What Is Needlepoint? - Abigail Cecile

Needlepoint is a type of hand embroidery. Specifically, it is a counted form of embroidery. That means it is stitched on a canvas that has designated holes for your needle to go through (think of it as a grid). Because of the grid like canvas, the stitches are (for the most part) geometric in nature. How is needlepoint different from typical hand embroidery (the crafty kind you see on Instagram, in craft stores, or in kits and patterns on ?) Well, while you use some of the same materials, like a needle and floss, the stitches and background material are totally different. Typical hand embroidery can be stitched on just about anything. But needlepoint is stitched on an open weave canvas.  The stitches are limited by the holes of the grid which determines the types of stitches used. Another difference is

What is Needlepoint? - Abigail Cecile

Abigail Cecile # AC136 The Holy Family ornament (lavender)

How To Use A Sharpie To Chart A Needlepoint Pattern - Abigail Cecile

Pink Patterned Strawberry by Abigail Cecile

* Description * Details * Project Resources * Fill your Easter tree with these sweet egg ornaments or create an heirloom garland to hang through the

Easter Eggs E-Pattern

What Is Needlepoint? - Abigail Cecile

New from Abigail Cecile. Squirrel nestled between holly and poinsettia’s.

Abigail Cecile Hand painted Needlepoint canvas ornament poinsettia and squirrel

* Description * Details * Project Resources * A lovely and feminine design, ready to be stitched and beautify your space! The canvas is stitch

Pink Bow Needlepoint Canvas and Kit

* DESCRIPTION * DETAILS * PROJECT RESOURCES * Beautiful canvas, kit, and downloadable stitch guide. Each canvas is stitch accurate to create an easy

Radish Garden Oval - Kit and Stitch Guide

Abigail Cecile

* Description * Details * Project Resources * A lovely and feminine design, ready to be stitched and beautify your space! The canvas is stitch

Cream Bow Needlepoint Canvas and Kit

Design size 9″x 11″. Handpainted on 16 count canvas.

Abigail Cecile Hand painted Needlepoint canvas Kit Songbird bird floral 16 ct