Needlepoint canvases

Learn how to paint canvas for your needlepoint projects, including how to pick colors and the tools to use—according to an expert.

The guide everyone has been waiting for! How-to create a needlepoint canvas using your Cricut.

Here's a tip! When painting a blank needlepoint canvases, my preference is Zweigart's mono canvas. It's the most commonly used canvas for painted designs. You can find mono canvas at your nearest needlepoint shop! 😊 If you'd like more tips on painting needlepoint canvases, make sure to check out my blog post! That's where I share about types of acrylic paint, brushes, thinning agents, and more!! 😍

Find your best needlepoint kit; one that suits your skill level and budget.

We recommend the Victorian Cross Stitch for all Elizabeth Bradley Kits. Finished pieces worked in this stitch are thicker than those made with tent stitch...

Discover a vast collection of decorative stitches in our stitch library at Poppy Monk Needlepoint. Enhance your needlepoint projects with unique stitches.

Do you think of needlepoint backgrounds like the sky in a jigsaw puzzle? They can seem like a lot of same-same when you just want the project to be finished so you can start another one. Here are three versatile needlepoint background stitches - or filler stitches - that go anywhere. They will transform the large spaces on your needlepoint canvas from "meh" to "yeah"!

This time of year, we get an influx of new customers who want to learn how to stitch, and often their first question is, “where are your beginner pieces?” Answering that is a process because every person has different taste. Here are a few things to consider if you’re taking up needlepoint in the new year...

Blank needlepoint canvas is the perfect vehicle for creating your own needlepoint designs. Find out what type of blank needlepoint canvas––mono, interlock, or penelope––you need for your project.