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Granny Hobbies
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items I have always been a granny girl at heart. Inspired by the grandmothers who shaped me, this list is full of tradition, heirloom skills, handmade things, and old-fashioned hobbies worth keeping alive — quilting, crochet, baking, canning, needlepoint, ...
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Needlepoint
Quilting
Needlepoint
A granny hobby I am officially starting now that I am a granny myself. Here you’ll find needlepoint canvases, threads, tools, and sweet little projects that feel timeless, creative, and heirloom-worthy.
Penny Linn is probably my favorite place to browse for all things needlepoint. They have a huge selection of beautiful canvases, threads, accessories, and little extras that make starting or growing a needlepoint stash feel so fun and inspiring.
Penny Linn
Cute magnetic boards for your needleminders!
2 Pcs Pink Magnetic Bulletin Board
Great book for stitch instruction.
Needlepoint: Modern Stitch Directory
Morgan Julia Designs has such fun needlepoint canvases, and I love that she often does matching needle minders too. It makes the whole project feel extra cute.
Morgan Julia Designs - Needlepoint Canvases
Rittenhouse Needlepoint is a great place to browse for beautiful canvases, threads, and needlepoint supplies. It has that classic needlepoint-shop feel and is perfect for finding more traditional pieces.
Rittenhouse Needlepoint - The Full Service Needlepoint Shop
KC Needlepoint is one of my favorites because it is huge and has a little bit of everything — canvases, threads, accessories, kits, and all the needlepoint supplies. I found the sweetest Christmas stocking to start for Baby Beck, which they customize...
KC Needlepoint
Needlepaint is a great needlepoint resource with a huge selection of canvases, kits, threads, and supplies. I especially love that you can upload your own photo and have it printed onto a canvas, with the option to kit it too. It is a more affordable...
Needlepoint - Custom Needlepoint
The Jon Hart folio from STACH & CO. is my favorite project bag. Its perfect for keeping my WIP nice and neat!
Jon Hart Project Bag
Makes your project look so much more polished and the bow is just cute! Plus Howdy Honey has great canvases and threads and all the things!
Bow Laying Tool
This acrylic tray with a drawer is such a fun self-finishing option for needlepoint. I love that it makes your finished project useful, while still letting you change it out when you finish something new. It is pretty, practical, and perfect for show...
8x8 Scalloped Clear Acrylic Needlepoint Tray
I am all about the little details and staying organized and these WIP cards are amazing!
WIP Project Cards (Pack of 25)
Lycette Designs is one of my favorite needlepoint shops because they have some of the best exclusive canvases like Paige Spearin. The whole site is perfect for finding a project that feels a little different from everything else.
Needlepoint Store Palm Beach FL and Newport RI - Lycette Designs
Eva Howard Designs is a wonderful resource for learning needlepoint, especially if you are just getting started. Her YouTube tutorials are so helpful for beginners and make the whole process feel less intimidating, from learning stitches to figuring ...
How to Start Needlepointing: Everything You Need to Know to Begin
Quilting
Quilting the old-fashioned way - simple fabric pieces, hand stitching, and slow, steady work. This section is for the basic tools, fabrics, templates, books, and supplies for making quilts the way granny did….by hand with love.
American Patchwork & Quilting is a great resource for patterns, sewing projects, quilting tips, and step-by-step help. I love the idea of having a real magazine to flip through for inspiration instead of trying to learn everything online. It feel...
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A good quilting frame feels like one of those things worth buying right from the start. If you are going to learn old-fashioned hand quilting, having a sturdy, quality frame makes the whole process feel more doable and enjoyable. I love that Lehman’s...
Old-Fashioned Quilt Frames | Lehman's