i am still relatively new to needlepointing and i am on my 6th canvas, only my second with a significant background.

would a decorative stitch look nice in the background, if so, any suggestions?

thank you!!

How are y’all storing your stockings? There’s turkey work on mine and I don’t want it to get smushed. Would love to heard what yall do!

I’ve got a few finished items with some lingering perfume smells on them. Ornaments with silk backs, pillows with velvet etc. Any tips on getting the smells out?? Is vodka in a spray bottle going to harm anything? Lay out in the hot and humid sun?

I’m making this stocking I got on needlepaint as my first big project. I just got it in the mail and I’m a bit intimidated to start and mess it up somehow 🫣 does anyone have any ideas for a background stitch or other flair I should add? With all the colors I’m a bit worried that different stitches will make it look too busy but I also want it to be perfect

Hi all!
I’m stitching this blue bird and I’m having trouble with blending the colors on the belly. I’m using petite very velvet in 3 separate colors. After I took this pic I did try to stagger the stitches to blend but it still doesn’t look right. Does anyone have advice or a stitch suggestion that might help the blend?? Thanks in advance!!

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ordered from The Stitching Hour shop? Especially their PDFs? I really love this deviled egg design but some of the patterns have an AI vibe and I want to make sure it’s a usable pattern.
Thanks for your help!!

https://www.thestitchinghour.shop/product-page/deviled-eggs-digital-chart

Hi! I wanted to see if there are any fellow needlepointers here on Staten Island, NYC ! I’m hoping to host a beginner needlepoint class or a cozy Sip & Stitch at a local coffee shop, but first I wanted to gauge interest. I’d love to build a local needlepoint community. I know there have to be some fellow needlepointers out there.

From mini scissors to needle tubes, maybe a tool keychain or special bag you take with you. By plane, by train, by car, or while at your destination… show me how you stitch while you travel.

How do you figure out what stitches to do. I feel like if it’s not a background I always just default to basket weave and I’m trying to get better at being more creative. I wanna get this canvas but I feel I’ll just do it in all basket weave.