A typical quickpoint project can be finished in half the time it takes to needlepoint on smaller canvas sizes with customary fibers and threads. Not only is the quickpoint the easiest way to learn the art of needlepoint; it’s also the perfect canvas embroidery craft for kids. You can usually find inexpensive quick point kits in the toy section of many department stores.
Needlepoint Supplies for Quickpoint
You can turn any charted needlepoint design like the Reindeer Pattern in the above image into a quickpoint project by changing the size of the canvas and adjusting the weight of the thread. No need to modify the needlepoint pattern; simply work the design as presented. Here is what you’ll need.
Rug or Large-Hole Plastic Canvas with 3 to 5 canvas mesh per inch works best. Knitting Yarn including medium or worsted weight, single-ply thick or bulky cotton yarn (like that used for dishcloths), or acrylic or Persian rug yarn (a more expensive approach). Large Eye Tapestry Needles with blunt tips that are designed for making rugs. The larger the needles and canvas, the quicker you can complete the project.
Quickpoint Needlepoint Stitches
The same stitches used in traditional needlepoint will work for quickpoint with the same successful outcome, yet much quicker results. The most commonly used stitches are a diagonal tent, continental, and basketweave stitch techniques, which help to show the detail in a needlepoint design and prevent distortion due to the large holes in rug canvas. Although not ideal, decorative straight needlepoint stitches like Bargello, Gobelin, and Mosaic can produce beautiful textures and effects in quick point; but the stitches should be no more than 4 threads long or you will see gaps in the completed needlework.
Making a Quickpoint Needlepoint Project
To appreciate the advantages of stitching quickpoint, imagine completing a needlepoint ornament or beverage coaster in one hour instead of three to four hours! What you create is only limited by your imagination. Here’s how to get started:
Quickpoint Project Ideas
Stitch tree ornaments, Christmas stockings and home decor items with colorful holiday-themed yarns in a fraction of the time with quickpoint. Make your own quickpoint kits to give to someone who loves to needlepoint or who is interested in learning. Put together small kits of refrigerator magnets, bookmarks, and gift tags for stocking stuffers. Medium size kits can include designs for facial tissue box covers and coasters, while larger quickpoint projects can include enough yarn and canvas to create pillows, book covers, and more.
