Self Finishing Items

Self finishing needlepoint products are physical items with a built-in opening that holds a stitched canvas. The stitcher buys the product and the canvas separately, stitches the canvas, and inserts it into the opening using 3M adhesive, no professional finishing required. 

The collection at Rittenhouse covers leather luggage tags from Rachel Barri with a 2 x 3 inch needlepoint window, the Rachel Barri Everyday Clutch with a 3 x 6 inch opening, Planet Earth cotton canvas tote bags in large and small sizes with 6 x 6 and 5 x 5 inch inserts respectively, and the Ann Kaye Studio Bermuda bag base with interchangeable needlepoint covers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a self finishing needlepoint product?

A self finishing needlepoint product is a bag, tag, clutch, box, or other item with an opening sized to fit a specific needlepoint canvas. You stitch the canvas, trim it, leaving a half inch allowance on each side, and insert it into the product. The result is a finished, usable object without sending the canvas out for professional finishing.

Can I use any needlepoint canvas in a self finishing product? 

The canvas needs to match the product's opening size. Rittenhouse carries a collection of insert needlepoint canvases that are pre-sized to fit specific self finishing products. For other canvases, check the design dimensions against the opening size before purchasing.

How does the 3M adhesive work on self finishing needlepoint products? 

The self finishing products we carry include a peel-and-stick 3M adhesive backing. Once your canvas is stitched and trimmed, you peel the paper from the adhesive, place the needlework into the opening, and tuck the edges in. The process requires no sewing or professional tools and takes minutes to complete.

What is the Ann Kaye Studio Bermuda bag system?

The Ann Kaye Studio Bermuda bag consists of two parts, sold separately: the wooden-handle base and the needlepoint canvas cover. The base features dark wooden handles, a white liner, a magnetic closure, and mother-of-pearl buttons that attach the cover. The cover snaps on and off, so one base can hold multiple covers with different designs for different seasons or occasions.