Regular Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays 10am-5:30pm, Saturdays 10am-4:30pm

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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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 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday
10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

4.8 55 reviews

Shop Canvases

Floral Bag Strap w/ Stripes

$212.00 $148.40Free shipping!

Blue Floral Clutch

$230.00 $161.00Free shipping!

Pink Paris

$165.00Free shipping!

Geometric Flowers

$165.00 $115.50Free shipping!

5″ Square Camellia

$106.00 $74.20Free shipping!
  • Avatar Kathleen M ★★★★★ 5 months 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 ★★★★★ 4 months 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 Rachel Hogan ★★★★★ 5 months 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 Pam Bailey ★★★★★ a month ago
    Fabulous needleworks shop, beautiful canvases and the largest thread selection I have ever seen. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable

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Upcoming Classes

  • Sweets Nutcracker Class w/ Megan Smith

    Stay tuned for finished photo! Join us alongside Megan Smith for a 1-day intensive, stitching this pretty peppermint nutcracker. Canvas by artist Catherine Cartie Calligraphy | Canvas: 18 mesh, stitch

    January 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Beginning Paint & Stitch Needlepoint Class w/ Caroline Tipton

    Beginning class taught by Caroline Tipton. Will involve painting a small canvas, likely a wallet insert, and stitching it with guidance from instructor. Call the shop 512-451-6931 or reply to

    January 27, 2024 @ 12:00 am