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Welcome Beginners!

We are so happy to have you here. No matter how you discovered us, we hope you'll find this hobby to be part of your life for a long time! Below you'll find some beginner-friendly tips and advice for mastering the art of needlepoint.

How to get started

The basics of what you need are a canvas, fibers, and some instructions. We have all of that ready to go for you - keep scrolling to find out how to start building your stash!

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Beginner Tip:

Keep an eye out for our "Make it a Beginner Kit" add ons! We'll include everything you need to get started stitching.

Find your first canvas

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Après Stitch Sweater
Après Stitch Sweater
Après Stitch Sweater
Regular price $55.00
$55.00
beginner
Beach Ball
Beach Ball
Beach Ball
Regular price $57.00
$57.00
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Hang Up & Hang Out
Hang Up & Hang Out
Hang Up & Hang Out
Regular price $70.00
$70.00
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With Love Chi
With Love Chi
With Love Chi
Regular price $60.00
$60.00
beginner
Gingham Clutch: Blue
Gingham Clutch: Blue
Gingham Clutch: Blue
Regular price $87.00
$87.00
beginner
Red Sheep Key Fob
Red Sheep Key Fob
Red Sheep Key Fob
Regular price $40.00
$40.00
beginner
Plot Twist
Plot Twist
Plot Twist
Regular price $51.00
$51.00
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312 Keyfob
312 Keyfob
312 Keyfob
Regular price $50.00
$50.00
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2 keyfobs designed by one of our very own (Devon Graham Designs) that are perfect for a beginner!

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Blue Two Bow Keyfob
Blue Two Bow Keyfob
Blue Two Bow Keyfob
Regular price $50.00
$50.00
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Blue Multi-Bow Keyfob
Blue Multi-Bow Keyfob
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Blue Multi-Bow Keyfob
Regular price $50.00
$50.00

Get Stitching

You picked out your canvas and kitted it with our "make it a beginner kit"option, now it's time to work on your project! There are a few ways you can learn to stitch, see below!

Pick up a beginner card. This comes as an auto download - add it to your cart and check out, and you'll receive an email with the PDF attached. If you include it as part of an order, or if you add a "make it a beginner kit" to your canvas, we'll add a physical card for you to have on hand!

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Check out the TCS Blog

We have blogs posts on everything from guides on needlepoint terminology and types of fibers, to project inspiration!

Common terms and phrases you'll come across when needlepointing

Needlepoint Terms

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A step by step breakdown of how to needlepoint

Start Stitching

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Learn about the different fibers used in needlepoint

Fiber Guide

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Bonus: Accessories!

A fun bonus of needlepoint is getting to add color and fun to your stash with beautiful and fun accessories to make the experience feel extra special. Take a look below to see what we have to offer!

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