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Confession Time: We Broke a Needlepoint Rule (And We're Not Sorry)
Feeling guilty about your six unfinished canvases? You're not alone. Discover the needlepoint "rules" you have full permission to ignore.
Famous Needlepointers: Mary Martin
Before she was Peter Pan, Mary Martin was a needlepointer. Discover the Broadway icon's decades-long stitching habit, from a backstage rug to her own 1969 book.
Betty White Had a Needle in Her Hand for Eighty Years
She won every award television had and still never sat down without a needle. Inside Betty White's eighty years of needlepoint.
The Family Business of it all
Everyone says never mix business and family. Natasha and Alonsa disagree. They open up about building Georgie & Lottie together, plus a sister edition of the newlywed game.
The Most Famous Stitch Club on Television Was an Entire Sitcom Cast
Off camera, the whole Brady Bunch cast needlepointed between takes. How Alice taught Carol, Carol taught the kids, and a quiet hobby took over the set.
The Stitcher's Guide to Traveling with Needlepoint (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Scissors)
Everything you need to know about traveling with needlepoint: what to pack, what to leave home, TSA tips, and how to choose the perfect travel canvas. From the designers at Georgie & Lottie Co.
Rosey Grier: The 300-Pound Tackle Who Wrote the Book on Needlepoint
A 300-pound NFL tackle who stitched on the team bus and wrote the book on men and needlepoint. Meet Rosey Grier, our most surprising needlepointer yet.
How to Travel with Your Needlepoint This Summer
Needlepoint is the perfect travel hobby. Natasha and Alonsa share what to pack, how to pack it, and their honest take on Airbnbs vs hotels vs all-inclusive resorts.
Barbara Bush Stitched an Entire White House Christmas
She stitched a whole White House Christmas and stockings for grandchildren she would never meet. Barbara Bush was needlepoint's most devoted fan.
The Needlepoint Boom Is Real And So Are the Growing Pains
The needlepoint world is growing fast and parts of it are still stuck in 1987. Natasha and Alonsa share their hot takes, current WIPs, and favorite restaurants in DC, Richmond, and Palm Springs.
Welcome to Oh, Stitch: The Needlepoint Podcast
Two sisters, one creative business, and a needlepoint podcast. Hear the origin story of Georgie and Lottie on episode one of Oh, Stitch.
Grace Kelly Always Had One More Row to Go
Actress, princess, mother, and the woman who could not put her needlepoint down. Meet Grace Kelly, the first of our Famous Needlepointers.
How Needlepoint Helped My Anxiety (And Got Me Off My Phone)
Can needlepoint help with anxiety? I came back to it after 20 years and it changed everything. The science, the story, and why your hands might be the answer your nervous system is looking for.
Why Aesthetic Crafts Are Replacing Fast DIY
Fast DIY is out. Aesthetic crafts are in. Here's why needlepoint is leading the slow craft movement, and why finished pieces worth keeping are having a major moment.
The Cutest Cross Stitch Trends… But Make Them Needlepoint
Obsessed with cute cross stitch designs? Needlepoint takes those same playful motifs further — more texture, more color, more wow. Here’s what you’re missing
Beginner Needlepoint: The Mini Craft That Turns Into an Obsession
New to needlepoint? Mini canvases are the perfect place to start. Learn what makes a great beginner project and why you’ll be hooked after the first one.
Everything You Need to Know About Georgie and Lottie Co.
Georgie & Lottie Co. is a modern needlepoint brand founded by sisters Alonsa and Natasha. Original designs, hand-painted canvases, and a community built for stitchers with taste.
Why Handmade Gifts Feel More Personal
Handmade gifts feel more meaningful than ever. Here’s why they matter—and thoughtful needlepoint gift ideas people truly treasure.
How to Read a Needlepoint Canvas (Yes, Even Without Instructions)
New to needlepoint and not sure how to read your canvas? This confidence-boosting guide breaks it down—no stress, no rules, just encouragement.
Is Needlepoint Hard? An Honest Answer for Beginners
Is needlepoint hard for beginners? Here’s the honest truth—what’s challenging, what’s not, and why your first canvas doesn’t need to be perfect.