Needlepoint Tips and Techniques

Having just finished a large Halloween canvas, I wanted to work on a small and quick project. I raided my stash of pre-store ownership ca...

Using graph paper, I worked out a variation on the Cashmere stitch for the foundation. I altered the orientation of the stitch slightly...

This witch is the star attraction—she’s just a bit creepy because she seems to be the only one who is not quite human. Her dress was sti...

This little guy is pretty simple. I stitched the eyes using 3 ply of Splendor to allow them to recede. The patches are, again, felt app...

We call our two computer terminals at the store Frank (for Frankenstein) and Igor, so I definitely have a soft spot for this guy. The m...

Dashing Count Dracula stitched up in no time—I think he has a crush on the little witch. The turned-up collar is stitched with Neon Ra...

I actually started stitching this character first. I think she is so cute—and I love that she is the only character looking at the full m...