Free-form Needlepoint Sampler
All levels | 1 hour 22 min
Needlepoint Sampler
01:19
01:28
05:25
Stitches
21:36
06:24
09:50
06:15
20:15
10:26
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Anna Maria Horner ushers in a new era of modern needlepoint in this foundational course. Anna gets you started with the basic stitches, then shows how to fill in your sampler with decorative geometric and floral stitches. You’ll learn how to customize your layout, adapting stitches to fill space and introducing new colors along the way. In the end, you'll have the skills to create and compose any needlepoint project.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Needlepoint mesh or needlepoint canvas (13 count), at least 12” x 12”
  • 4 ply Anchor Tapestry Wool skeins. Anna suggests the following palette:
    • 5 floral tones (8458, 8486, 8452, 8212, 9282)
    • A very dark and a very light shade (9798, 9252),
    • 2 neutral colors (9792,9788)
    • 3 natural leaf and stem colors (9494, 8986, 8990)
  • Thread snips
  • Tapestry needle size 22 (or size needed for your thread)
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil
  • Measuring tape
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Prepare a canvas for handwork
  • Work various stitches including the tent stitch, byzantine stitch, leaf stitch, wicker stitch, Milanese pinwheel and diamond eyelet stitch
  • Fill in space in a needlepoint composition
  • Compose stitched elements
  • Change color and end threads
 
What you’ll get:
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from Anna Maria Horner on how to create a needlepoint sampler. 
  • 9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
Class PDF
Free-form Needlepoint Sampler Reviews
194 users recommended this class to a friend
Ann Rose
Anna makes needlepoint look simpler than I thought it would be, plus she made it look fun! I'm now ready and excited to try my first needlepoint project!
July 17, 2026
 
Susan Kidd

For the Wicker Stitch, the pdf print instructions are different then the verbal instructions and contradict the verbal instructions.
This is a very informative class, so much detail! It makes you feel ready to give it a try and complete the project.

More than 3 months ago
 
Clare Brown

Well explained tutorials and lots of beautiful examples of creative needlepoint stitching :)

More than 3 months ago