Regular Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays 10 am – 4 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm

4.8 58 reviews

Needlepoint Shop, Canvases & Classes in Austin, Texas

Welcome to The Needle Works

Since 1978 The Needle Works has been the oldest established store for hand painted needlepoint canvases in Austin, Texas. We also feature the largest selection of threads in the Texas Hill Country. Specializing in the finest quality hand-painted needlepoint canvases, notions, accessories and classes, we attract needlepoint enthusiasts from all over the country who are interested in learning the craft.

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Visit the Shop

4401 Medical Pkwy,
Austin, Texas 78756
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Call Us

(512) 451-6931 local
(800) 851-6931 toll-free

Shop Hours

Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday
Closed

Shop Canvases

  • Avatar Rachel Hogan ★★★★★ a year ago
    Love this place. Thread selection is amazing and so is the bling bar. I have challenged myself to embellish my work more often now and it's perfect. Canvas selection is great, many different unique pieces along with anything else you … More could want for needlepoint!
  • Avatar Kathleen M ★★★★★ a year ago
    Nice people run a well kept, well stocked shop.Painted canvases, and impressive assortment of threads, some kits with everything you need, space for some classes, and nice people on hand who will take the time to help you match colors and … More find the right threads for your project make shopping here an incredibly pleasant and relaxing experience.
  • Avatar Michaela ★★★★★ a year ago
    Stopped in while visiting Austin to kit out a canvas with a tricky color palette. Really helpful staff and amazing thread selection! Also had a big studio space behind where lots of stitchers were working on projects. Will definitely be … More back next time I am in town.
  • Avatar Phyllis Hall ★★★★★ 6 years ago
    This store is actually a 10 star!!!! The staff is friendly from the moment you walk in the door. The thread selection is amazing. The canvases are incredible. The staff is super helpful. They helped with thread selection and recommendations … More to make my canvas look fantastic. I can not wait to return

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Upcoming Classes

  • 2-Part Self-Finishing Class w/ Caroline Tipton

    Join us 2 Thursday evenings (10/24 and 11/7) from 4:30-7pm to learn how to finish your stitched pieces! Simply bring a finished round or rectangular piece along with the backing

    November 7 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • November Stitch-A-Long Mighty Big Pumpkins w/ Darragh Heidkamp

    Join us for a Mighty Big Pumpkins Stitch Along this November! Originally planned as a formal class, we’ve shifted to a more relaxed, informal stitch along format, guided by Darragh

    November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday Studio Time w/ Ann Wheat

    Looking for extra hands-on help with your needlepoint projects? Ann Wheat will be teaching Studio Time on Saturday, 11/9, from 1-3pm, and then every Thursday from 2-4pm. It’s the perfect

    November 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • November Stitch-A-Long Mighty Big Pumpkins w/ Darragh Heidkamp

    Join us for a Mighty Big Pumpkins Stitch Along this November! Originally planned as a formal class, we’ve shifted to a more relaxed, informal stitch along format, guided by Darragh

    November 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • November Stitch-A-Long Mighty Big Pumpkins w/ Darragh Heidkamp

    Join us for a Mighty Big Pumpkins Stitch Along this November! Originally planned as a formal class, we’ve shifted to a more relaxed, informal stitch along format, guided by Darragh

    November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm