Needlepoint Pillows

Needlepoint has been around since the 16th and 17th centuries. Early needlepoint pieces often were blessings for homes and those who entered. Some of these pieces contained letters and numbers. This type of pattern today is called a sampler. Young girls would learn needlepoint to show their skill in sewing and their literacy.

Sometimes needlepoint is referred to as tapestry. While they do kind of look similar, they are actually different in the way they are created. A tapestry is created on a loom. Needlepoint is done by hand stitches.

Needlepoint embroidery has changed since its early days. New stitches are continually being added as the craft grows in popularity. Some stitches are larger and are meant to fill in large areas of the cloth. Other stitches are very small and are used to add very small, intricate details.

Even the thread used can very. Wool is the traditional thread used, but silk and cotton can also be used. New metallic threads are even being used today. Single or multiple strands of thread can be stitched at the same time, depending on the effect desired.

All of our needlepoint pillows are stitched by hand. Most of them take anywhere from three days to fifteen days to complete, depending on the size of the pillow and the stitch used.

These pillows are beautifully and meticulously done by hand. They will add that nice finishing touch to any room. We have just the right one to fit your décor and compliment your color scheme. Go to http://tinyurl.com/b3dfyd to see our selection of almost 200 needlepoint pillows for your home.