Stitch Guides

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

You visit a needlepoint store and see the most beautiful painted canvas designs — but how do you make it come to life with stitches? How do you pick the threads and the stitch effects? A Stitch Guide is the perfect solution. Created by shops or designers, a printed stitch guide gives you a recipe for stitching a particular canvas. We loved this white pumpkin canvas design by Patty Paints and asked the dynamic duo of Beth and Suzanne (SHEAR Creations) to bring it to life with Kreinik's new holographic metallic threads. The finished stitched piece is gorgeous and stitches up easily and quickly.

Materials needed:

• Kreinik 1/16" ribbon 026L
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 9194
• Kreinik Tapestry #12 Braid 007L
• Kreinik Tapestry #12 Braid 015L
• Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid 9194
• Caron Collection Watercolours 000
• Caron Collection Impressions 020

Instructions:
Purchase the Patty Paints H018 Pumpkin from your local needlepoint shop (store locator listing on www.kreinik.com/locator). Download the stitch guide with instructions for stitching this canvas as shown in our photo.

Printing Instructions:
Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

We have partnered with the fabulous owners and designers of Gone Stitching to create stitch guides for their popular Judaic-themed needlepoint canvases. A stitch guide is a recipe for interpreting a needlepoint canvas in stitches and threads. A stitch guide makes it easy to bring a canvas to life — and wait until you see Gone Stitching's fabulous dreidel all stitched up in Kreinik silk and metallic threads. Gorgeous!

Get your canvas from Gone Stitching, a needlework store in New Jersey. Go to www.gonestitching.net or http://www.gonestitching.net/product/spinning-dreidel/ for details.

Materials needed:

• painted needlepoint canvas GS117 Spinning Dreidel from Gone Stitching, www.gonestitching.net
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5095 Medium Dark Royal Blue, one 5m skein and one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5097 Very Dark Royal Blue, one 5m skein and one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5760, 4 spools
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 202HL, one spool
• Kreinik Facets 002, 1 spool
• Kreinik Japan Thread #1 321J, one spool

Instructions: 
Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

We have partnered with the fabulous owners and designers of Gone Stitching to create stitch guides for their popular Judaic-themed needlepoint canvases. A stitch guide is a recipe for interpreting a needlepoint canvas in stitches and threads. A stitch guide makes it easy to bring a canvas to life — and wait until you see Gone Stitching's fabulous dreidel all stitched up in Kreinik silk and metallic threads. Gorgeous!

Get your canvas from Gone Stitching, a needlework store in New Jersey. Go to www.gonestitching.net or http://www.gonestitching.net/product/quilted-menorah/ for details.

Materials needed:

• painted needlepoint canvas GS116 Quilt Block Menorah from Gone Stitching, www.gonestitching.net
• Kreinik Silk Mori 4066, two 5m skeins
• Kreinik Silk Mori 6086, one 5m skein and one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 6104, one 5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 6106, one 5m skein
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 850, 1 spool
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5705, 1 spool
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5720, 1 spool
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5734, 2 spools
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5760, 1 spool
• Kreinik Facets 002 Gold, 1 spool
• Kreinik Japan Thread #1 321J, 1 spool

Instructions: 
Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

We have partnered with the fabulous owners and designers of Gone Stitching to create stitch guides for their popular Judaic-themed needlepoint canvases. A stitch guide is a recipe for interpreting a needlepoint canvas in stitches and threads. A stitch guide makes it easy to bring a canvas to life — and wait until you see Gone Stitching's fabulous dreidel all stitched up in Kreinik silk and metallic threads. Gorgeous!

Get your canvas from Gone Stitching, a needlework store in New Jersey. Go to www.gonestitching.net or http://www.gonestitching.net/product/menorah-2/ for details.

Materials needed:

• painted needlepoint canvas GS115 Traditional Menorah from Gone Stitching, www.gonestitching.net
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5073, two 5m skeins
• Kreinik Silk Mori 1107, one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5204, one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5013, one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Silk Mori 2016, one 2.5m skein
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 002, one spool
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 5760, one spool
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid 3280, one spool
• Kreinik Wired Braid 003W, one spool
• Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid 003, one spool

Instructions: 
Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. 

We love Lee's Needle Art for their needlepoint painted canvases and the leather goods to finish the projects. No need to send your project out to a finisher, and wait possibly months for the finished project, when you can do the finishing easily and quickly. This needlepoint canvas snowflake fits perfectly into Lee's silver leather ornament frame.

This project features Kreinik's holographic blue metallic thread color and hot-fix crystals as embellishments.

Materials needed:

• Lee's Needle Art canvas BJ110
• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid in 033L Royal Blast (3 spools), and 032 Pearl (1 spool)
• Lee's Needle Art ornament BAG28S/Silver for finishing 
• 5mm hot-fix crystal embellishments - color "crystal" (if you can't find hot-fix crystals, look for flat-backed crystals or sequins that you can carefully glue onto the design)
• home iron, craft iron or hot-fix crystal applicator

Instructions:
BACKGROUND: Kreinik Fine #8 Braid 033L Royal Blast in basketweave stitch
SNOWFLAKE: Kreinik Fine #8 Braid 032 Pearl in basketweave stitch

Finishing:

1. Block canvas if needed to restore shape.
2. Cut off excess selvage leaving 2 canvas threads.
3. Carefully remove the paper from the cutoff portion of the ornament holer, leaving the sticky layer in place.
4. Place the stitched needlepoint canvas into the sticky layer.
5. Make fine adjustments if necessary and glue down the edges to the opening of the needlepoint edge. A plastic knife or popsicle stick is a handy way to apply the glue. Just don't apply too much glue.
6. After applying to the holder, attach the 5mm hot-fix crystals to each edge of the snowflake according to the directions on the applicator.

Lee's Needle Art canvases and leather goods are available in needlework stores.

Lee's Needle Art offers needlepoint painted canvases AND the leather goods for finishing your projects. Here we feature one of Lee's designs, a fun geometric brought to life with sparkling Kreinik holographic metallic threads. The project is small so it stitches up quickly and the jewelry box for finishing makes a great gift or personal accessory. This stitch guide is by Jeanne Becker.

Materials needed:

• Painted Canvas BB34 Squiggles by Lee's Needleart
• Jewelry box by Lee's Needleart
• Kreinik Tapestry #12 Braid in holographic colors 007L, 008L, 015L, 024L, 029L (now discontinued, use color 029), 031L (now discontinued, use color 031)
• Kreinik Silk Mori in colors 1047, 2033, 4036, 4196, 1043

Instructions:
Using the photographs below and colors of the canvas as a guide, stitch the design using the Kreinik metallic and silk threads in tent or continental stitches. When stitching is complete, block canvas if necessary. Insert design into the purchased jewelry box following manufacturers' directions.

Lee's Needle Art canvases and leather goods are available in needlework stores.

Lee's Needle Art offers needlepoint painted canvases AND the leather goods for finishing your projects. Here we feature one of Lee's designs, a black and white flower print brought to life with sparkling Kreinik metallic threads, dazzling hot-fix crystals, and finished in a quality leather wallet. The project is small so it stitches up quickly and makes a great gift or personal accessory. This stitch guide is by Jeanne Becker.

Materials needed:

• Lee's Needle Art Canvas #BB58 with the black and white flowers design painted on it
• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid: 3 spools of 011HL Gunmetal; 1 spool of 007L Blinding Black
• Kreinik 1/16" Ribbon: 1 spool 032 Pearl
• Kreinik Silk Serica: 1 spool of 8000 Soft White, 1 spool of 8073 Light Charcoal
• Kreinik Silk Mori: 1 (5m) skein of 8050 Black
• Lee's Needle Art leather bag #23 (black)
• 4mm Jet Black Xilion Hot Fix embellishments or similar flat-backed sequin
• Home iron, craft iron or hot-fix crystal applicator if using hot-fix crystals

Instructions:

BACKGROUND:
• Fine #8 Braid 011HL Gunmetal in basketweave stitch
• Silk Serica 8073 Light Charcoal in half cross stitch
SMALL FLOWERS:
• Outline with Fine #8 Braid 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch
• Center is 1/16" Ribbon 032 Pearl in basketweave stitch
LARGE FLOWERS:
• Outline with Silk Mori 8050 Black (3 strands) in cross stitch
• Center with Silk Mori 8050 Black (3 strands) in basketweave stitch
• Petals with Silk Serica 8000 in basketweave stitch

FINISHING:
Block canvas if necessary to restore shape.
1. Cut off excess selvage, leaving 2 canvas threads.
2. Carefully remove the paper from the cut-off portion of the leather bag, leaving the sticky layer in place. Place the stitched needlepoint into the sticky layer. make the fine adjustments if necessary and glue down edge of the opening to the needlepoint selvage. A plastic knife or popsicle stick is a handy way to apply the glue. Just don't apply too much glue.
3. Attach the hot-fix embellishments to the center of each small flower according to the directions on the applicator.

Lee's Needle Art canvases and leather goods are available in needlework stores.

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

Stitch Guide for Burning Bright Menorah painted canvas

A Needlepoint Painted Canvas Design by Gone Stitching

We have partnered with the fabulous owners and designers of Gone Stitching to create stitch guides for their popular Judaic-themed needlepoint canvases. A stitch guide is a recipe for interpreting a needlepoint canvas in stitches and threads. A stitch guide makes it easy to bring a canvas to life — and wait until you see Gone Stitching's fabulous Menorah all stitched up in Kreinik silk and metallic threads. Gorgeous! 

Get your canvas from Gone Stitching, a needlework store in New Jersey. Go to www.gonestitching.net for details. 

Materials needed:

• painted needlepoint canvas GS118 Burning Bright Menorah from Gone Stitching, www.gonestitching.net
• Kreinik Silk Mori 1107- 2.5m skein (Very Dark Mauve)
• Kreinik Silk Mori 2067, 2.5m skein (Very Dark Pumpkin)
• Kreinik Silk Mori 4066, 2.5m skein (Dark Holly)
• Kreinik Silk Mori 8050, 2.5m skein (Black)
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5097, 5m skein (Very Dark Royal Blue)
• Kreinik Silk Mori 5204, 5m skein (Medium Periwinkle)
• Kreinik Medium #16 Braid, one spool of each:  5735, 5705, 202hl
• Kreinik Tapestry #12 Braid 5555, 2 spools

Instructions:

Download the PDF with the stitch guide and stitch illustrations by clicking on the link below.

https://www.kreinik.com/PDF/Stitch_Guide_for_Burning_Bright_Menorah.pdf

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped.

Crown Pocket Mirror

Stitched by Jeanne Becker for Lee's Needle Art

Lee's Needle Art, a line of needlepoint designs owned by the Colonial Needle company, offers needlepoint painted canvases AND the leather goods for finishing your projects. Here we feature one of Lee's designs, crown image brought to sparkling life with Kreinik metallic threads and a hot-fix crystal. The project is small so it stitches up quickly and makes a great gift or personal accessory. This stitch guide is by Jeanne Becker.

Materials needed:

• Lee's Needle Art canvas BJ114
• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid color 002HL Gold Hi Lustre (1 spool), 033L Royal Blast (3 spools), 5555 Oyster (1 spool), 003 Red (1 spool), 012L Lavendartric (1 spool) (this color has been discontinued, use 012 Purple), 026L Punchy Purple (1 spool) (this color has been discontinued, use 026 Amethyst), 032 Pearl (1 spool), 033 Royal Blue (1 spool), 051HL Sapphire High Lustre (1 spool)
• Kreinik 1/8" Ribbon color 009 Emerald (1 spool)
• Kreinik 1/16" Ribbon color 032 Pearl (1 spool)
• Lee's Needle Art BAG06AM hand mirror case (color maroon)
• 5mm hot-fix crystal embellishment - color "crystal" OR flat-backed crystal from a craft store

Instructions:

1. Purchase the painted canvas from your local needlepoint store or online store.

2. Stitch following the guide below.

Guide:

BACKGROUND: Color 033L Royal Blast in basketweave stitch

CROWN: Color 002HL Gold High Lustre in half cross stitch. Colors 012 Purple and 026 Amethyst in basketweave stitch. All other colors in half cross stitch to match the painted canvas.

FINISHING:

Block canvas if necessary to restore shape.

1. Cut off excess selvage, leaving 2 canvas threads.

2. Carefully remove the paper from the cut-off portion of the mirror case, leaving the sticky layer in place. Place the stitched needlepoint into the sticky layer. Make the fine adjustments if necessary and glue down edge of the opening to the needlepoint selvage. A plastic knife or popsicle stick is a handy way to apply the glue. Just don't apply too much glue.

3. Attach the hot-fix embellishments to the center top of the crown according to the directions on the applicator.

Lee's Needle Art canvases and leather goods are available in needlework stores. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped.

Flower and Flamingos Needlepoint

Stitched by Jeanne Becker for Lee's Needle Art

Lee's Needle Art offers needlepoint painted canvases AND the leather goods for finishing your projects. Here we feature one of Lee's designs, a tropical scene brought to sparkling life with Kreinik metallic threads against a rich backdrop of silk stitches. The project is small so it stitches up quickly and makes a great gift or personal accessory - perfect for some of the new e-book readers. This stitch guide is by Jeanne Becker.

Materials needed:

• Lee's Needle Art canvas BD56*
• Kreinik Silk Mori color 1112 Flame
• Kreinik Silk Mori color 2024 Medium Buttercup
• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid colors 002HL Gold Hi Lustre, 005L Blinding Black, 007 Pink, 008L Kinetic Kelly, 009 Emerald, 015L Laser Lime, 022 Brown, 024L Fiery Fuchsia, 029L Dyelectric Blue, 032 Pearl
• Lee's BD EBook Cover (Bag52 Smooth Black)

Instructions:

SKY:

• Silk Mori color 1112 Flame (2 plies) in mosaic stitch, worked diagonally

• Silk Mori color 2024 Medium Buttercup (2 plies) in mosaic stitched worked diagonally

TREES:

• Top: Fine #8 Braid color 009 Emerald in basketweave stitch

• Trunk: Fine #8 Braid color 022 Brown and 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch

WATER:

• Fine #8 Braid color 029L Dyelectric Blue in basketweave stitch and 032 Pearl in half cross stitch; Color 005L Blinding Flack in continental stitch

FLAMINGOS:

• Small bird: Fine #8 Braid 024L Fiery Fuchsia in half cross stitch for outline and continental stitch for body; 007 Pink in basketweave stitch and half cross stitch; Eye is 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch, 032 Pearl and 005L Blinding Black for beak.

• Large bird: Fine #8 Braid in 007 Pink for body in basketweave stitch. Color 024L Fiery Fuchsia for outline in half cross stitch. Eye is 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch, 032 Pearl and 005L Blinding Black for beak.

• Foliage: Fine #8 Braid 009 Emerald and 015L Laser Lime in continental stitch. Outline is 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch.

FLOWERS:

• Small: Fine #8 Braid in 007 Pink in basketweave stitch. Outline 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch. Center 002HL Gold Hi Lustre in half cross stitch.

• Large: Fine #8 Braid 024L Fiery Fuchsia in basketweave stitch, outline in 005L Blinding Black in half cross stitch, center in 002Hl Gold Hi Lustre in half cross stitch.

FINISHING:

Block canvas if necessary to restore shape.

1. Cut off excess selvage, leaving 2 canvas threads.

2. Carefully remove the paper from the adhesive layer. Place the stitched needlepoint into the sticky layer. Make the fine adjustments if necessary and glue down edge of the opening to the needlepoint selvage. A plastic knife or popsicle stick is a handy way to apply the glue. Just don't apply too much glue.

Lee's Needle Art canvases and leather goods are available in needlework stores. 

NOTE: this is not a product that is shipped. Click the link below to download the PDF.

Bunny Hop Ornament

Needlepoint painted canvas design by Kathy Schenkel

Stitch guide by SHEAR Creations

This fun little ornament can be stitched in no time. The new holographic blue metallic thread makes the background have depth and dimension. It creates a truly spectacular stitched night sky.

Materials needed:

• one 5m skein Silk Mori 8000
• one reel Fine #8 Braid 001L
• one reel Fine #8 Braid 002L
• one reel 1/16" Ribbon 033L
• Kathy Schenkel canvas LP044 Bunny With Moon Heart, http://www.kathyschenkel.com/Gallery/Holiday/14/Easter-and-Spring/42/60.html
• Tapestry needles

Instructions:

Find the Kathy Schenkel canvas in needlepoint stores. Google search "Kathy Schenkel Needlepoint" or "LP044 Bunny With Moon Heart"

Download the PDF here: 

https://www.kreinik.com/PDF/schenkel_bunny.pdf

1. The rabbit tale is worked in French Knots. use 3 strands of Silk Mori 8000. The white rabbit is worked in the Nobuko stitch. Use 3 strands of Silk Mori 8000.

2. The stars are worked in a Star Filling stitch variation. Use 1 strand of Tapestry #12 Braid 001L.

3. The moon is worked in Interlocking Gobelin. use 1 strand of Fine #8 Braid 002L.

4. The sky is worked in Byzantine #2. use 1 strand of 1/16" Ribbon 003L

This guide provides basic stitch suggestions. For more specific stitch instruction, see:

1. Howren, Suzanne, and Beth Robertson. Stitches for Effect. Alexandria, VA: self-published, 1996.
2. Howren, Suzanne, and Beth Robertson. More Stitches for Effect. Alexandria, VA: self-published, 1997
3. Howren, Suzanne, and Beth Robertson. Even More Stitches for Effect. Alexandria, VA: self-published, 2000
4. Howren, Suzanne, and Beth Robertson. Stitches to Go. Alexandria, VA: self-published, 2004
5. Howren, Suzanne, and Beth Robertson. New Twists on Needlework Embellishments. Alexandria, VA: self-published, 2007