Repairing a Damaged Tapestry: The Right Techniques to Know
A stitch mistake may seem dramatic, but everything can be fixed. I remember my first big mistake: I had embroidered 8 centimetres of sky in the wrong shade o...
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How to Clean Your Old Tapestry Without Damaging It
Coffee on my first lavender bouquet. I cried, honestly. Ten years later, here's everything I know about cleaning a tapestry without wrecking it.
Seasonal Needlepoint Projects: Christmas, Easter and More
Seasonal projects are my favourite way to bring needlepoint into everyday life. Each period of the year brings its own colours, textures and emotions. And wh...
Custom Photo Tapestry Needlepoint: Unique Handmade Gift Ideas
I created my first custom photo tapestry as a wedding gift — it stole the show. The couple, Marie and Thomas, had sent me a picture from their engagement sho...
Personalised Needlepoint: Turn Your Photo into a Picture
My client wanted to immortalise her cat in needlepoint. The result was magical. Her name was Sophie. Her cat, Moustache, a beautiful 14-year-old ginger tabby...
Tapestry Pattern Ideas to Decorate Your Home
When I decorated my first living room with my tapestries, everything changed. Before, the walls were bare. The cushions came from the corner shop. Nothing to...
Tapestry Needle: Which Size Should You Choose for Which Project?
The right needle can be the difference between an enjoyable project and a nightmare. I started needlepoint with a regular sewing needle. The tiny eye, the sh...
Tapestry Frame: Which Model to Choose in 2026?
For three years I stitched in my lap, canvas crumpled, stitches leaning sideways. I thought that was just how needlepoint felt. Then a friend handed me her frame and twenty minutes later I understood what I'd been missing.
Choosing Your Needlepoint Canvas: Complete Guide 2026
Choosing the canvas is THE decision that changes everything in a project. I've lost count of the stitchers who come to me with a project that hasn't aged wel...