Erica Wilson Canvases

Do you want to master needlepoint? Erica Wilson offers a range of excellent hand-painted canvases for those who want to learn. These canvases will both help you grow your skill while giving you an amazing design to work with. You can create something truly beautiful!

If you buy a hand-painted needlepoint canvas, you can expect it to include ... READ MORE

If you buy a hand-painted needlepoint canvas, you can expect it to include the canvas, a needle, thread, and instructions. Some kits may also include extras, like fibers, but you should check the description on each. You might need to buy some extras!

The designs vary, but many of them are based around the beautiful island of Nantucket. Erica Wilson came to the USA in the fifties, and she opened her first store on the island – the one that is still up and running today. In-store, you can find her original, vintage canvases by Erica Wilson. You can then choose your own colors and bring her needlework design to life with your hands.

Some of the needlepoint projects you can throw yourself into include Garden Birds, Shepherd and Shepherdess, William Morris Compton, American Flag, and Nantucket Stealie. They make a perfect keepsake for your Nantucket holiday! Choose Nantucket-focused designs if you want to keep them as a holiday memory.

To improve your needlepoint stitches and needlepoint design, purchase one of the original Erica Wilson books online or in-store. If you are an experienced needleworker, expand your skills with Erica Wilson’s vintage “Smocking” book or Erica Wilson’s vintage “Crewel Point” book. There is also the “Animal Kingdom Book” if you want to get into needleworking animals. Nantucket has plenty of animals for inspiration, such as deer, squirrels, seals, and aquatic species!

As well as hand-painted needlepoint canvases, you can also find a range of needlepoint creations in the form of wall hangings and cushions. Treat yourself to a needlework vintage pillow to spruce up your home, and add some of Erica Wilson’s genius to your place of sanctuary. It might just inspire you to get into needlework yourself so that you can create an array of fresh designs! It’s always a good idea to take inspiration from the best.

Erica Wilson herself is often named America’s First Lady of Stitchery. She wrote needlepoint books (some of which you can find in-store), had her TV show, and taught courses all across America. Her expertise shines through in her work here. Even today, her knowledge can teach needlepoint beginners! Treat yourself to a hand-painted needlepoint canvas and an original Erica Wilson book to start your needlepoint journey.

Erica Wilson is the perfect place for needlepoint for beginners. Shop online or visit the Nantucket store to browse the amazing range of needlepoint canvases. Take inspiration from Erica Wilson herself and watch yourself create the most exquisite designs. You will only get better and better! By the time you are done, you will have something to be proud of. You may even move on to creating unique designs. Needlepoint is a hobby that you will want to keep for a lifetime. READ LESS

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