Are you passionate about needlepoint and looking to complete your projects with finesse? Self-finishing your needlepoint creations not only adds a personal touch but also allows you to showcase your craftsmanship proudly with a much faster turnaround time. Whether you're new to needlepoint or a seasoned stitcher, mastering self-finishing techniques can elevate your creations to new heights.
Are you passionate about needlepoint and looking to complete your projects with finesse? Self-finishing your needlepoint creations not only adds a personal touch but also allows you to showcase your craftsmanship proudly with a much faster turnaround time. Whether you're new to needlepoint or a seasoned stitcher, mastering self-finishing techniques can elevate your creations to new heights.
Acrylic Clutch
Our acrylic clutches are clear purses with either gold or silver hardware perfect to carry your personal items to concerts, or out on the town. There's room to stash your phone, lipstick, keys, wallet, and more! Any canvas around 4" x 7" will fit inside!. Watch the video below to learn how to finish your canvas to fit in the front!
Needlepoint self-finishing luggage tags are another quick and easy project that you will use for years to come! We offer a wide range of leather tags as well as canvas inserts to easily fit inside. Each tag comes in numerous leather colors and fits any 2" x 3" canvas. It also as a place on the back for your contact information! Shop our luggage tag and inserts here.
Leather Clutch
Another fun self-finishing option is in the Everyday Clutch from Rachel Barri. It is constructed and lined in genuine leather, with a pebble finish and a magnetic snap closure for easy access. This stunning clutch features one main compartment inside, with a silk-lined zippered pouch, 6 card slots, and a removable chain strap in the color of your choosing. Stitch any 3" x 6" canvas to fit inside! Shop our collection here.
Leather Clutch with Interfacing
If you want to switch out the canvases in your clutch, this video is for you! Check out how to finish your leather clutch with interfacing so you can swap out your canvas whenever you want!
More Leather Goods
From luggage tags, to bag charms, to koozies to wallets to jewelry boxes, we have a wide range of self-finishing options to turn your stitching into something you'll use and cherish everyday! Shop our collection of leather goods here.
At Needlepoint.Com, we understand the joy of transforming your needlepoint projects into functional and stylish items. Our self-finishing products are designed to make this process seamless and enjoyable. Here are...
Finishing a needlepoint project is an exciting yet often underestimated part of the stitching process. After countless hours of carefully placing each stitch, the final step of having your piece...
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Skill Levels
Level 1
Learning the foundation stitches, Tent, Continental and Basketweave Stitch. Learning the appropriate way to start and end threads. Chooses clearly defined designs with plenty of background and no shading. Likes to work large areas of one stitch that requires no compensation. Comfortable with using floss, pearl cotton, merino wool and/or tapestry wool.
Level 2
Expanding on foundation stitches and learning Alternating Continental, T-Stitch, Brick Stitch and its variations. Learning to read stitch diagrams that also include verbiage. Starting to learn how to compensate a stitch that cannot be completed within a defined area. Working with a mixture of single strand and pliable threads on one project to add depth and dimension. Adding stitches that build off of Tent such as Mosaic, Scotch and Cashmere.
Level 3
Learning more complicated stitches such as Rhodes, Byzantine, and Herringbone. Also adding composite stitches into repertoire such as Criss-Cross Hungarian. Reads stitch diagrams with or without numbers and verbiage. Understands compensation. Adding textured threads including man-made fibers intended for metallic, sparkly, and fluffy effects to projects and can work through shading effectively. Uses a stitch guide for projects and sticks to it. Comfortable plying and or blending threads.
Level 4
Enjoys a good stitch guide but is willing to dismiss parts in order to incorporate personal artistic interpretation. Has a library of "go to" stitches and can work through all variations of Turkey Work, Jessica Stitch, Crescent Stitch and Openwork Background stitches. Comfortable compensating in complex design areas. Ok with random stitches such as long and short stitches. Views a stitch guide as just a guide and is comfortable using stitches other than what is recommended.