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How to get started with needlepoint - best beginner needlepoint stitches

How to Start with Needlepoint: Basic Needlepoint Stitches for Beginners

These are the few basic stitches that a beginner should learn in order to start needlepointing. In this guide, we’ll cover the basic stitches for beginners and how to use them...
Needlepoint Alphabet Chart wtih letters and numbers

Needlepoint Letters and Numbers Chart for Personalization

We know needlepoint is a fun activity in itself, but imagine what you can do with needlepoint personalization! We are happy to offer you a free needlepoint alphabet chart with...
Unwind Studio Personalizable Needlepoint Christmas Stocking

How to personalize a needlepoint canvas

Everything you need to know about needlepoint personalization and how to make needlepoint letters: download our free needlepoint alphabet chart, learn how to use it and the best needlepoint stitches!
How to read a needlepoint chat pattern

How to read a Needlepoint Chart Pattern

Needlepoint charts are one of the many ways possible to create a needlepoint project, like using a printed canvas or a hand painted canvas.   What is a needlepoint chart?... Read More
Tips to encourage your kids to start crafting!

Tips to encourage your kids to start crafting!

Crafts can be a wonderful activity to include in a children's routine, since it has many benefits! In this blogpost we are sharing some ways to make your kid love...
Needlepoint tips for beginners

Needlepoint tips for beginners

Starting a new craft can be a bit tricky, but overall it’s an exciting experience! Here are some of our tips for needlepoint beginners, or anyone who finds them helpful!
Needlepoint Scooping tutorial

All about needlepoint scooping

In this blog post we will explain the scooping technique. This is a way to stitch that saves a lot of time, and can be used in a big variety... Read More
tent stitch continental basketweave half-cross how to video

Tent Stitch and its variations every stitcher should know

Everything you need to know about the Tent Stitch, the most common stitch in needlepoint!
How to do Needlepoint with or without a frame

How to do Needlepoint with or without a frame

Do you need a frame to needlepoint? We see this question come up a lot in the needlepoint community, and the answer is simple: you don't need to use a needlepoint...
Clay Belly Needlepoint Kit by Unwind Studio

What is Needlepoint?

In this blog post we'll talk about the origins of needlepoint, how it was originally used and how it's seen nowadays, as well as other interesting information about this craft!