Needlepoint Culture

Anna is the founder of Evergreen Needlepoint, a company she now runs together with her mother and sister. What started as her own initiative gradually became a true family business—one that reflects not only their shared history with needlepoint, but also their individual perspectives and ideas.

Starting needlepoint can feel like stepping into a secret club. Everywhere you look, people are talking about WIPs, mesh counts, frogging, and tent stitches, and if you don’t know the words, it can feel like you’re missing half the fun. The truth is: learning the lingo makes the hobby more enjoyable and freeing.

Needlepoint is a type of embroidery where you stitch on a canvas, the fun part: the design is already there, either printed or hand-painted. Think of it as the paint-by-numbers of the stitching world.

Discover the fascinating history of needlepoint and how this timeless craft evolved from royal drawing rooms to today’s modern, creative revival.