Last month, I shared that I was diving into needlepoint, and I thought it would be fun to check in now that I’m about a month in… my “needlepoint career,” if you will. :-)
So far, it has been exactly what I hoped. Creative, relaxing and just enough of a challenge to keep me engaged. I love listening to an audio book and stitching away.
First up is the bracelet kit my bestie painted for my birthday. It’s self-finishing, but not yet finished. I did complete the stitching though, which feels like a win.
I’m also nearly done with the black bow she painted as a memento from my 50th birthday. I absolutely adore this one and am very proud of how it’s turning out. I poured through my stitch book to chose the prettiest options for what I envisioned and I LOVE how the bow is a bit puffy. I’ll eventually have it finished as a Christmas ornament, which makes it even more special.
I brought my WiFi password canvas with me to Arizona and stitched away while we were there. I loved having something to work on during downtime… it’s the kind of hobby that travels well. That said, I’m not loving the stitches I chose, and I keep going back and forth on whether to rip it all out and start over. I keep reminding myself there’s no grade here. It’s supposed to be fun. Do what you love. And then, of course, my Type A tendencies kick in and I’m suddenly questioning everything. Such is the process, I suppose. I also did a color swap on this one and chose fibers to match my guest suite. I do love how that part is turning out! I plan to frame it and then use the cricut to add the actual wifi password. I am trying to choose projects that will be used or useful, as opposed to a bunch of little items to sit around the house.
I thought I’d also share a few things I’m loving so far, along with how I’m organizing everything at this early stage… very much still learning as I go.
- Snag repair needle
- Stitch card deck & Stitch book
- Stretcher bar set & Tacks
- Zipper pouches
- Magnifying lamp
- Clip on light (used this for travel)
That’s all for now! Can’t wait to snuggle up on the sofa with my bow, book and puppies in a few hours!
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How creative! How did you learn?
I took a class at our local store!
Hi Amanda! I would love to know where you got the pattern for the Wi-Fi password! I love that it’s pretty and useful and would like to make one for my guest room as well! Thanks!
It was in the Nimble Needle Atlanta store! It’s by Boxwood Needlepoint.
Thank you!
I have been needlepointing since I was a teen. My heyday for creative output was my twenties and early thirties! (I still run into college friends who mention needlepoint wedding gifts I made them which they still display.) My mom was a professional level stitcher who taught classes and worked at a needlepoint shop. You have come along so quickly and your projects look just lovely. It is nice to see needlepoint having a kind of resurgence in interest. Enjoy!
I love this! Thank you for sharing and for the sweet compliment!
Would love a series on the Cricut, unless there’s one in the archives? I just got the series 4(?) and am overwhelmed with the apps, fonts, materials? HALPP!