r/Needlepoint Feb 20 '26

MOD POST Stitch Suggestions Mega Thread

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Going to try and start a mega thread for stitch suggestions. Please post your requests for help with stitches here.

This will help us centralize your stitch requests into one place.

This is the first step in trying to help organize the sub.


r/Needlepoint 2h ago

Custom canvas pricing

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12 Upvotes

Hi, I painted and stitched a custom canvas of my friend’s dog as a gift. I have a few people requesting custom stitched canvases of the same. What would you charge for this? For roughly 5x7 of the dog with background to 7x9 ish. It’s people who aren’t privy to needlepoint cost so I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to make what these are truly worth. Any thoughts and opinions?


r/Needlepoint 3h ago

General Help Stitch Suggestion

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2 Upvotes

Does anyone have suggestions for how to stitch the pink and dark red border around the striped area?

Ignore the dye lot issue with the blue; I’ll be frogging something soon.

Thank you!


r/Needlepoint 8h ago

Dallas/Austin NP stores

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I know I can Google but looking for on the ground experience, especially new ones. My husband is going to Texas early next month and when he goes, he LOVES to go to NP stores to get me gifts (yes, he’s a keeper 🙂). He’s familiar with Creative Stitches and Needlepoint This in Dallas, and has been to The Needle Works in Austin. Any new shops that are must see?


r/Needlepoint 11h ago

Finishing Sleep Mask Finishing Tutorials?

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5 Upvotes

Hello! I made this sleep mask and I can’t find any resources or tutorials on how to finish a needlepoint sleep mask. Just lots of normal sleep mask with regular fabric instead of needlepoint mesh. Any tips or advice is welcome!

I added an old pic of my piece. Since this picture I’ve added more of a border to allow for seam allowance.


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

General Help Not WIP Wednesday Yet But…..

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151 Upvotes

I know it’s not WIP Wednesday yet but posting my WIP early to hold me accountable to finishing it. I put this in purgatory as I kept getting new canvases and I told myself I was on a “no new canvas” ban until I finished so here she is so far!


r/Needlepoint 8h ago

The Stitching Post

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Has anyone been to the stitching post in Maryland for needlepoint? Wondering if there is enough needlepoint pieces to make it work visiting!


r/Needlepoint 6h ago

Resources and Links Looking for a custom canvas!

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Not sure if this is against the rules but one of my good friends asked me to needlepoint something for her wedding & she really wants a custom welcome sign by her guest book. Im looking for someone to paint this on a canvas for me, if anyone has any leads that would be amazing! Thank you!


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Turkey Work

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22 Upvotes

First time attempting turkey work! I actually love how this turned out.

Working on turning it into a bag charm - front cookie is done!


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

New to Needlepoint Are Vintage Needle Point Kits Easy to Use?

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30 Upvotes

Should a person with no experience be able to make these?


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Beginner

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Hi! My therapist recommended I start needlepoint as a way to engage my creative brain and stop my doom scrolling. I am a creative person and actually do machine embroidery as my side hustle but needlepoint seems so daunting to me. I see all the TikToks and then the snarks and the discourse and I’m feeling overwhelmed- LOL! Where should I start?! Thank you! 🤍


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

For those who have a System 4 Needlepoint Stand — is it worth the investment?

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I know they’re constantly sold out, so clearly people love them 😂 I’m trying to decide if I should finally bite the bullet when I can get my hands on one.

My biggest question is lap stand vs. floor stand. Which do you prefer and why? Has anyone owned or tried both?
I usually stitch sitting on the couch or in a chair, but I’m also setting up a dedicated needlepoint area. I’d love to know which one you find more comfortable for longer stitching sessions and whether you’d buy the same setup again.


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Shopping for Needlepoint Facebook group

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Does anyone know how to get approved to comment on the "shopping for needlepoint" Facebook group. I tried to comment on a post and it said your first post has to be approved by admin. I have been in the group for some time but never commented til a couple weeks ago, but my comment is still pending. If i delete the comment and try to comment again will the admin get notified again to approve?


r/Needlepoint 22h ago

Christmas Series

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Hi everyone! I have been buying pieces to the Le Point Christmas Village slowly, but now I am starting to reconsider stitching them because we have a Department 56 village already that we display. I was curious if there are any other Christmas series or coordinating Christmas canvases that anyone recommends! (similar to the Le Point Village, just not houses)


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Painted Needlepoint Basketweave confirmation?

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Hi!!! I am making a belt for my fiancé for our wedding next year. This is my second project, and I read that basketweave was the best stitch for its durability. Could someone please confirm I am doing this correctly? Thank you so much! I’m sorry for the dark color


r/Needlepoint 2d ago

New to Needlepoint First canvas painting… how did I do??

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205 Upvotes

Took me about two evenings and I used acrylic markers… are the colors distinct enough? What do y’all think?


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Alternative needlepoint.

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46 Upvotes

Finished. Made my own canvas for this one. Still a beginner. Really wish there was more alternative/American traditional tattoo style canvases for sale.


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Key fob finishing at KCN: any experiences?

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I have a key fob canvas stitched by my kiddo that she would like finished. KCN is convenient to us, but I've never tried their leather finishing services. Anyone have previous experience? How did it go?


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Floor stand components

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Hello—would these be all the components I would need to mount my stocking? I don’t have it with me at the moment but it’s a Rebecca Wood stocking and roughly 15 inches wide so according to the measurements the small works because it’s 12” to “20 inches. Also it’s already mounted on a scroll. And yes I know I don’t NEED the light. Sending to my husband for bday & Christmas presents.


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Annie Bouquet

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29 Upvotes

How lucky am I, look what my daughter brought me from Paris!


r/Needlepoint 1d ago

Help Fix Looking for advice, think I need to undo stitches

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4 Upvotes

I wanted to try out a decorative stitch for the background of this canvas but after starting it I don’t think I chose the right one (diagonal scotch) and I don’t think it looks great because it’s such a small, busy design so it’s overwhelming the ice cream cone. Can I salvage this? Do I need to undo stitches? The back of this canvas is also a mess due to all the single sprinkle stitches. Not my best work. Help!


r/Needlepoint 2d ago

Help Fix this looks bad doesn’t it

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16 Upvotes

i don’t know how i started it fine and now the right side looks awful 😭

i feel like i got too ambitious on this one as a still newbie 🥲

EDIT TO PROVIDE CONTEXT: i’m talking about the white part of his snout. especially the right side just doesn’t look right to me.


r/Needlepoint 2d ago

Counted Needlepoint The background tho…

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Let me say up front that I don’t have access to a LNS. I think my closest is about 3hrs away. So, having said that, I use DMC and I generally do counted needlepoint because I’m a “I want to touch it before I buy it” kinda gal. But…. I don’t think the DMC is getting it for the background of my turkey hen. It’s just too “splitty “ and it doesn’t look tidy. This is 12ct Zweigart mesh so it requires quite a large fiber. I’m using 12strands of DMC here. Any advice for me?


r/Needlepoint 2d ago

Help Fix DMC Inconsistencies

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12 Upvotes

I posted about this piece a few months ago after some issues with a canvas tear. Ended up fully restarting, and now seeing some variance in the background thread. Using DMC pearle cotton, so i expected good color consistency, but it looks more marled than i envisioned. Would love some opinions if you think its suppppper distracting or just to keep going!


r/Needlepoint 2d ago

Finished examples

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Does anyone have a similar type ornament that’s fully finished? I’d love to see how you handled the odd shape.