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Blocking and Finishing a Needlepoint Project

A first needlepoint project, when completed, will most often be slightly warped and a little out of shape. You can easily square up your finished project with a blocking board and a few simple instructions.

Learn how easy it is to do-it-yourself and block your needlepoint to restore the canvas to its original sizing and shape.

Needlepoint Thread Basics

Not all yarn or thread is suitable for needlepoint, but there are hundreds of fibers that can be used to stitch a needlepoint design. Find out the best yarn and thread types to use in working a beginner needlepoint project.

Learn about textured fibers and novelty needlepoint yarns to use in accenting a specific area of a needlepoint design.