The Essentials Chapter from Volume 1 of Mary’s Whimsical Stitches is now a free download! This guide covers the basics of needlepoint, including basketweave, continental, French Knots, Traditional Beading, Brick Beading, and insight on how to compensate stitches. It also includes topline information on needlepoint materials and tools, how to handle threads, and other helpful needlepoint resources.

This reference guide is a pdf designed to be downloaded and viewed on a computer, tablet, or phone. It may also be printed.