How To Needlepoint

How To Needlepoint

Note! If you would prefer to watch this guide as a video, here’s one that will have you stitching in less than 15 minutes. How To Needlepoint > Getting Comfortable with Your Canvas Our needlepoint...
Stitching the Tree Lot Sign

Stitching the Tree Lot Sign

If you’re having trouble stitching the Tree Lot sign, here’s a how-to video with 3 (!!) different methods you can use to add in details and lettering onto your needlepoint stocking. #1: Stitch by numbers....
Weaving in Marrakesh

Weaving in Marrakesh

I’ve been traveling a lot lately, and I’ve challenged myself to take some sort of fibre or textile class wherever I can. Last week, I was lucky to learn how to weave a traditional Berber...
Tent Stitches

Tent Stitches

When you think of needlepoint, you probably think of a diagonal stitch that looks like this: ///// This classic stitch is actually part of a family of stitches called “tent” stitches. The tent stitches all...
The Lillehammer Sweater

The Lillehammer Sweater

I was planning on just posting a few pictures to Instagram of a beautiful sweater that my grandmother knit. Then I started Googling and found out so much fascinating information that I just had to...
How To Organize Thread

How To Organize Thread

I get a lot of questions about how I keep my threads organized while working on a project. The short answer is project bags and twisting yarn into skeins.   Organizing a Project Zipped pouches...
Needlepoint Tool Box

Needlepoint Tool Box

Since needlework requires hours upon hours of quality time with a few tools, I’m always on the lookout for better and more convenient products. These are the latest that I can’t live without. Must-Haves Wool...
All About Thread

All About Thread

You can use almost any type of thread or yarn to stitch a needlepoint canvas. The key is using the right number of strands to get the right amount of coverage.   Strand Counts For...
Finishing Your Project

Finishing Your Project

  Working With A Finisher Finding a finisher: You can finish your projects with us! Here's more information on Spider Spun's finishing service. We know how much love goes into every stitch, and we’ll treat your...