Needlepoint stitches for hair

Almost every needlepoint face is framed by hair--straight, curly, wavy, spiky, wild, or controlled. So how do you stitch hair? Let's ask ...

Straight hair, curly hair, animal fur. Learn some great ways to stitch hair and fur in needlepoint. #howtoneedlepoint

You know the feeling, you’ve been sporting the same hairstyle since you graduated from high school (ahem…15 years ago…). Now it’s time to conquer the world, and what’s the first step in conquering the world? A new do. Stitch People are no different. Sometimes we need to change it up for them to highlight … A New Do: 3 hairstyles for your Stitch People Read More »

Chain Filling needlepoint stitch. A picture, graph, how to work this stitch, how difficult and other names are included on this page.

Updated March 28, 2023 I always have problems stitching hair. It constantly baffles me and tests the boundaries of my creativity. Throughout this post, you’ll see some the pieces I’ve done with hair. Here are some of the techniques I like for hair. French Knots are my favorite for curly hair. If you don’t want […]

2020 has been a crazy year filled with tons of stitching. I meant to post this on New Year’s Eve but I was enjoying some much needed relaxation last week with me family. Here are all the pie…

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Padding Horizontal or slant Slant on the other side looks terrible It's a good thing I don't have to make my living as a hairdresser. Betsy looks like a hot sweaty mess. I gave up and moved to the green stripes. Hard to mess those up. In perspective I will go back to Betsy's hairdo another day. On a sad note, my dear friend over at Boots and Beads had her needlepoint stolen. Her stocking and ornament were at her LNS waiting to be sent off for finishing. Please take a look at her blog. All of…

sudukc uses random-stitch needlepoint to create the illusion of animal fur and similar textures. And she’s sharing her secrets! See how she does it. What is the definition of Random Stitch Em…

A needlepoint Random Stitch might sound a bit, well, random, but it's actually a really useful stitch to have around. It's a fantastic filler stitch and can fill any size area or shape on your canvas - no counting, no figuring out if it's going to fit, none of that.For anyone who likes their stitching to be less rule-

New to needlepoint? This beginner's guide covers essential materials, threading tips, and basic stitches to help you start your stitching journey confidently.

How do you stitch curly hair? I usually stitch French Knots over a lightly stitched Skip Tent background so the knots can be spaced looser. Or I might use Peluche for shorter hair. But if I wanted curly hair that didn’t look like a poodle I was stuck. That’s until I read this great post […]

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Santa face - look at that beard and background!

Learn how to stitch a needlepoint Woven Stitch - one of my favorite decorative needlepoint stitches! Follow along with the video and diagram below.

A Laced Chain needlepoint stitch creates a pretty textured pattern on the canvas and it fits in almost any spot. It also offers something different in terms of a stitching experience. This is a chain stitch which means you're looping the yarn in and out of other threads rather than just weaving in and out of the canvas

Learn all about needlepoint stitches through detailed tutorials on our blog. From basic to advanced stitches, discover tips and step-by-step instructions!

Nice ribbon flowers