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

Abigail Cecile – Santa – Ridgewood Needlepoint

What is Needlepoint? - Abigail Cecile

Abigail Cecile Needlepoint

* 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

Browse Woodland Home (Winter) Needlepoint Abigail Cecile & More

* Description * Details * Project Resources * This pattern was designed to be stitched quickly on 13 count canvas so you can make many ornaments for

Spring Bow E-Pattern

Special Shape Needlepoint Ornament Finishing Class - Abigail Cecile

Pink Patterned Strawberry by Abigail Cecile

* Description * Details * Project Resources * Originally created as a stitch-a-long, I've turned this design into an e-pattern so it can continue

Floral JOY E-Pattern

Victorian Valentines E-Pattern - Abigail Cecile

Abigail Cecile – PLD Needlepoint Designs

Wildflower Background Class - Abigail Cecile

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

Abigail Cecile Hand painted Needlepoint canvas ornament poinsettia and squirrel