Needlepointing

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Needlepointing! A decorative needlework tradition with roots that reach back thousands of years, evolving alongside human creativity and craftsmanship. Its earliest forms can be traced to ancient Egypt and the Middle East, where embroidered textiles were used both for practical purposes and artistic expression. During the Renaissance, needlepoint flourished in Europe as a refined art, often worked on canvas with wool or silk threads to create detailed tapestries, cushions, and wall hangings for churches and wealthy households. By the 17th and 18th centuries, it became a popular domestic craft, especially among women, valued for both its beauty and its meditative rhythm. Today, needlepoint continues to bridge past and present, honoring tradition while allowing modern stitchers to tell new stories, one careful stitch at a time.