Updated April 29, 2022.
The style section of the New York Times had about needlepoint belts. It begins by talking about the “breakup belt,” a close relative of the “breakup sweater.” You know those items you make for a significant other but you break up before the item is stitched.
Their solution is to buy an already-made belt. In the article, they show off some charming belts and point you to several companies that make them. But I’d like to suggest something else. Why not stitch a belt for yourself or finish that breakup belt into something else — after all it’s your relationship too.
Many fantastic companies make great needlepoint belt canvases. Three of the biggest companies for making belt canvases are Voila!, KCN, and the The Meredith Collection. Meredith has over 1000 belts in their collection, covering just about every style and subject. Many other needlepoint designers have belt collections in their line, including Colors of Praise, Patti Mann, Julia’s Needleworks, and Patti Paints. Additional designers to check out include The Point of it All, and Rosalie Peters.
You can also design your own belt, get a tartan charted for a belt, or use letters to make a monogram.
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
In my life I’ve done not one but 2 breakup Christmas stockings