How to Finish a Needlepoint Bag Charm (A Beginner-Friendly DIY Guide)
Adorable fruit bag tag canvases by Meg Francez. You can find the canvases here!
Needlepoint bag charms are having a moment, and honestly, it is not hard to see why. They are small, they are cute, and they are one of the most satisfying handmade projects you can tackle. Best of all? They are an easy self-finish.
Over on the Needlepoint Finishing Club, I sat down with Meg Francez of MF Needlepoint, the designer behind those punchy, almost-instant-gratification bag charm canvases you have probably spotted all over TikTok. Her bright colorways and fun iconography are a real dopamine hit, and her needlepoint bag charm canvas designs are a perfect starting point whether you are brand new to finishing or just looking for a quick, rewarding project.
Here is a peek at what the full article covers:
- A "Behind the Finish" interview with Meg, including the story of how a canvas scrap and an LL Bean Boat & Tote sparked a whole bag charm series
- A free mini video tutorial on how to finish a needlepoint bag charm, including the key differences between this finish and a standard ornament
- A full materials list so you know exactly what to grab before you start
This is a difficulty 1 out of 5 project with zero prerequisites. That means this could genuinely be your very first needlepoint finishing project. A professional finisher would typically charge $60 to $75 for a special shape like this, so learning to DIY it yourself is a serious win for your wallet and your confidence.
Ready to make your own cute handmade bag charm? Head over to the full tutorial on the Needlepoint Finishing Club.
