Notes for Pillows:

– Needleworks is currently at capacity for pillows and we are on pause for accepting new pillows for finishing.

– Moving forward, we will no longer be finishing gusseted (boxed edge) pillows.

Stuffed with Base

Finishing technique used: stuffed with a base and weighted.

3D Rigid Form

Finishing technique used: Canvas assembled as shaped rigid form with weight.

Wall Hanging

Finishing technique used: Wall hanging with inset and twisted cording at inset and edge.

Bean Bag

Finishing technique used: Canvas appliqued to small round pillow filled with poly-pellets.

Dimensional Stuffed Stand Up

Finishing technique used: Stuffed stand up. Additional embellishment: leaves and stem.

Board

Finishing technique used: Simple sign with ribbons, charms, and two-point loop.

Ornament on Stick in Decorative Container

Kissing Ball

Bookends

Brick Cover

Finishing technique used: Canvas assembled on a padded brick.

Easel

Finishing technique used: Board ornament with acrylic easel, no loop.

Open Container with Board

Finishing technique used: Canvas assembled as a board ornament and mounted on a lined and trimmed open container, decorative feet optional.

Picture Frame

Tree Topper

Finishing technique used: Canvas is dimensionally stable, yet flexible, with an opening at the base to accommodate tree branch.

Nativity Star

Tree Topper with Boxed Edge

Finishing technique used: Canvas is dimensionally stable, with a boxed edge and an opening at the base to accommodate tree branch.

Pillow

Finishing technique used: stuffed and finished with velvet or ultra suede backing, corded edges.
Note: if you are turning in a pillow and want special fabric (other than velvet or ultra suede) please include it with your canvas, as well as any cording or fringe you would like on the pillow.

– 2027 Finishing Deadlines –

Valentine’s Day/Mardi Gras/Easter – December 7, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day – January 7

Graduation – February 18

Fourth of July/Patriotic – March 29

Halloween/Thanksgiving – April 15

Christmas Ornaments (Subject to change) – April 24

Christmas Stockings – July 29

Updates:

Pillows:
– Needleworks is currently accepting pillows for finishing. Please call the workshop to confirm your pillow project prior to sending.
– If you would like fringe/braid or a specific fabric with your pillow, please send the materials in with your canvas. If you do not send in materials, we have beautiful velvets and ultrasuedes we can use.
– Moving forward, we will no longer be finishing gusseted (boxed edge) pillows.

Stockings:
– If you would like a twisted cord on your stocking, please provide the cord with your canvas.

Boxes:
– We no longer finish hinged boxes.

Thank you for understanding!

We look forward to finishing your beautiful needlepoint pieces and thank you for being loyal Needleworks customers!

If you have any questions, please contact us by email:
shop@gritsneedlepoint.com.

Be sure to fill out our Finishing Form to send with your finished canvases!