A few simple tips to help you enjoy every stitch.
Whether this is your first needlepoint project or one of many, we hope these helpful tips make your stitching experience easy, relaxing, and enjoyable.
Before You Begin
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Work with clean, dry hands.
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Keep thread lengths manageable to help prevent tangling.
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Avoid pulling your stitches too tightly.
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Use good natural light whenever possible.
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Most importantly, enjoy the process.
The Stitch We Recommend
Tent / Continental Stitch
Our designs are created to work beautifully with a simple diagonal tent-style stitch.
It’s easy to learn, creates a polished finish, and is perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers.
Using Stretcher Bars
Stretcher bars help keep your canvas straight and evenly tensioned while you stitch.
Simply assemble the four bars, center your canvas, and secure the edges with tacks.
Your canvas should feel comfortably taut — not overly stretched.
Starting & Ending Your Thread
There’s no need to tie knots.
To begin, leave a short tail on the back of your canvas and stitch over it as you work.
To finish, gently run your thread underneath several completed stitches on the back, then trim away the excess.
Finished Stitching?
Now comes the fun part.
Your finished needlepoint can be:
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Inserted into your greeting card
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Framed as miniature artwork
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Finished as an ornament
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Made into a small pillow or decorative accent
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Professionally finished as a keepsake
Turning It Into a Greeting Card
Once your stitching is complete:
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Remove the canvas from your stretcher bars.
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Position the stitched design behind the opening in your G. March Design frame card.
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Center it carefully.
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Secure the canvas neatly in place.
A Card Today. A Keepsake Forever.
The recipient can enjoy the needlepoint inside the card or remove it later to frame or finish another way.
Need a Little Help?
We’d love to help.
Check back for new stitching videos, finishing inspiration and helpful tutorials.
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Gift It. Stitch It. Treasure It.
Thoughtfully designed needlepoint projects made to become little heirlooms.