October 8, 2026
Classic style, a personal touch, and the joy of creating something beautiful. There is something wonderfully charming about a monogram. Just one simple letter can turn an everyday accessory into something personal, timeless, and uniquely yours. At BeeBee Designs, I've…
October 6, 2026
There are certain flowers that simply seem to belong to Christmas. Poinsettias may get most of the attention, but for me, the red amaryllis has an elegance all its own. Its tall stems and spectacular trumpet-shaped blooms can make even…
October 4, 2026
When we think of actress Parker Posey, we may think first of her wonderfully quirky screen presence, her years as an independent-film favorite, or more recently her memorable work in The White Lotus. But there is another creative side to…
September 29, 2026
There are the needlepoint basics: canvas, threads, needles, and scissors. And then there are those little extras that make you wonder, “Why didn’t I think of this sooner?” Over time, I’ve discovered that some of my favorite needlepoint accessories weren’t…
September 27, 2026
When you picture a professional football player, needlepoint probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But Rosey Grier proved that creativity doesn’t have to fit anyone’s expectations. Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier became famous as a professional football player, including…
September 26, 2026
You’ve finished stitching your needlepoint, had it made into a beautiful 4-inch square ornament or flat finish…and now comes the question: How do I display it? Not every needlepoint piece needs to hang on a wall or Christmas tree. Small…
September 25, 2026
When we start a needlepoint project, we tend to spend plenty of time choosing the canvas and those gorgeous threads. The needle? We often grab whatever happens to be nearby. But the needle really does matter. The right needle should…
September 22, 2026
There is something timeless about blue-and-white chinoiserie, and this little ginger jar may be one of my favorite ways to bring that classic look to needlepoint. The BeeBee Designs Chinoiserie Ginger Jar is a 4-inch round needlepoint canvas on 14-count…
September 20, 2026
There is something about blue and white at Christmas that feels both fresh and timeless. While I love traditional Christmas reds and greens, I have always been drawn to chinoiserie—the beautiful blues, crisp whites, ginger jars, bows, and classic patterns…
September 14, 2026
Nobuko Stitch is a wonderful decorative stitch to add to your needlepoint repertoire. Nobuko creates a lovely woven-looking texture without becoming overly complicated. The alternating long and short diagonal stitches give the finished area movement and dimension, making it especially…
September 8, 2026
There is something special about Christmas by the coast. Traditional holiday reds and greens feel fresh when paired with soft coastal blues, classic nautical details, and a little chinoiserie charm. The BeeBee Designs Coastal Christmas Collection brings those two worlds…
September 5, 2026
America’s Tapestry: Stitching American History, One Thread at a Time For those of us who love needlework, there is something especially meaningful about seeing thread used for more than decoration. America’s Tapestry is an extraordinary example of needlework becoming a…
September 3, 2026
When choosing needlepoint thread, it is easy to look at the label and focus on one thing: what is it made from? Wool, silk, cotton, metallic—or perhaps a blend. But fiber content is only part of the story. How a…
September 3, 2026
Where Faith, History and Hand-Stitched Art Come Together For anyone who loves needlepoint, textiles and the beauty of things made slowly by hand, Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., offers something quite extraordinary. Most visitors first notice the soaring Gothic…
September 2, 2026
You’re happily stitching along when you suddenly notice it: your beautiful thread is starting to look a little fuzzy. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Thread fuzz is a common needlepoint problem, particularly when working with wool,…
August 31, 2026
Criss-Cross Hungarian Stitch: A Beautiful Textured Needlepoint Stitch If you’re ready to venture beyond basic tent stitches, Criss-Cross Hungarian is a wonderful decorative stitch to add to your needlepoint repertoire. This stitch creates a beautiful woven-looking texture using groups of…
August 28, 2026
If you are a needlepointer and a fan of classic music, here is a wonderful bit of needlepoint history you may not know: Carole King was a needlepointer. And needlepoint became part of one of the most recognizable album covers…
August 27, 2026
Understanding Needlepoint Threads: A Beginner’s Guide Walk into a needlepoint shop and the wall of threads can be both beautiful and a little overwhelming. Wool, cotton, silk, metallic, ribbon, stranded threads—where do you begin? The good news is that you…
August 26, 2026
If you’re looking for a needlepoint stitch that adds texture without becoming overly complicated, Triple Woven Stitch is a wonderful one to learn. The finished stitch creates an interlocking woven pattern that looks almost like tiny strips of fabric crossing…
June 24, 2026
Step-by-Step Tutorial There is something incredibly satisfying about taking a beautifully stitched canvas and transforming it into a finished ornament you'll enjoy for years. While many stitchers send their canvases to a professional finisher, learning to finish your own ornaments…
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