Eight Needlepoint Items Lisa Loves

Valentine's Day is this weekend which means love is in the air! 

Our customers are always asking Lisa what her favorite needlepoint tools are, which canvases she currently crushing on, and what WIP (work in project) she is stitching. To answer all of these questions, we have put together a list of the top items at BeStitched Needlepoint that Lisa loves and highly recommends. 

1. Sew Organized Stash' n Store 

Every stitcher needs one of these to help keep your scissors, brushes, needles, etc organized and within arm's reach. 

2. Top Two canvases Lisa is crushing on! 

Walking in the Garden by Dominic Bourbeau by Tapestry Fair. Get details!

Basket of Flowers painted canvas by Zecca. Get details! 

3. Stitchy Ribbon Flowers DVD

Learn Lisa's technique for beautiful Stitchy Ribbon Flowers using this Stitch Addiction instructional DVD. 

4. How to Grow Your Canvas Volume I: Flowers

Real flowers die, a needlepoint floral canvas lasts forever. Find one on sale or in our in-stock collection. Then pick up my book to add dimension to the flowers on your canvas using various techniques such as stumpwork, weaving, ribbon work, and stitches used three-dimensionally. 

5. Beading - Part 1

Stitch Addiction Beading Part 1 - This DVD includes instructions on Basketweave/tent stitch beading, brick stitch beading, and double brick stitch beading.

6. Kit Keepers

You can never, ever have enough kit keepers. They come in several different sizes to fit your project. Keep everything safe and organized in these handy kit keeper!

7. The Bead Bed 

Tired of your beads ending up on the floor? The Bead Bed by Bella Sartes is the perfect solution! 

8. BeStitched Needleminder

Needleminders are the most beautiful & effective way to keep your resting needle and thread in place. There are a variety to choose from whether you are collector, need one to match a current WIP or just like the bling!