Thrift for an abandoned needlepoint and try one of these 17+ upcycled needlepoint cross stitch projects to sew
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I share all my thrift trips in my stories. I simply cannot leave behind most hand stitched materials – I know how much work went into them! Especially since they’re usually lightweight and I tend to thrift at the Goodwill Outlet bins where you pay by the pound. However, that means I’ve ended up with a large collection of handstitched stuff that isn’t necessarily my wall decor style. I’ve been digging around looking for inspiration to use them in creative ways and thought I’d share what I’ve found so far! Leave a comment if you have any ideas I’ve missed and stay tuned for how I use my own.
If you like this post, check out these others while you’re here!
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If you never find handstitched stuff at your thrift stores, consider searching Ebay for ‘completed cross stitch’ or ‘completed needlepoint’ – look on Facebook marketplace, check estate sales, and your local Buy Nothing group!
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17+ upcycled needlepoint cross stitch projects to sew
How cool is this - reupholstering a modern chair with a needlepoint! Hannamaija also said to check out her friend's business - @chairy_tales_ to see more needlepoint furniture!
To be transparent, this is a new kit but I think it is so pretty and also great inspiration that would totally apply to upcycling an old needlepoint too - click through to their needlepoint store to see more patterns!
This looks so cool - an upcycled needlepoint sewn into a tote bag!
If you colorblock, you can tuck needlepoint in anywhere! Look at this cool jacket, I love the asymmetry.
Talk about an heirloom gift - this beautiful baby bonnet has an upcycled cross stitch worked into it!
If you dare, paint right on top of a needlepoint!
I really really love the mix of video game characters and old-fashioned needlepoint borders, click through to see lots more examples!
You know I love making bookmarks - here is a fun way to use old needlepoints!
Not pictured:
- Shoes with upcycled needlepoint!
- Such a neat *rug* made from upcycled needlepoint.
- Patchworking needlepoints together to make a bag.
- This is a beautiful art doll, using upcycled needlepoint as the body.
- An inventive way to upcycle- cut up the needlepoint and use it for applique.
- Frame & decorate on top of a needlepoint for some wall art.
- Use needlepoints to make patches and mend holes.
- Add some sassy phrases to old-fashioned needlepoint designs (several of her others are r-rated, just a warning if you're clicking around at work) but this one is rated g!
- A fine art example - needlepoint stretched over everyday objects to make them brand new.
- Needlepoint can also be used to refashion clothes, like a panel on a shirt or a jean jacket or sewn into a collared jacket! Or a part of a skirt!
- Cut one up and upcycle it into ornaments, refashion a jean jacket and put one on the back, turn it into a pillow or a zipper pouch - options are endless!