I Heart the Big Apple
A cheerful New York needlepoint canvas featuring a bright red Big Apple design with classic “I heart NY” lettering — a playful NYC needlepoint project inspired by city souvenirs, travel memories, school spirit, and the unmistakable charm of New York. Rendered in crisp red, cream, green, and brown on white canvas, this design is a fun keepsake for anyone who loves New York City, New York State, or a classic Big Apple motif.
This beginner-friendly needlepoint canvas is simple, graphic, and satisfying to complete, with bold areas of color that make it approachable for newer needleworkers while still feeling polished enough to finish and display. The apple shape gives the design a nostalgic souvenir feel, while the clean lettering makes it especially giftable for New Yorkers, NYC lovers, students, teachers, travelers, and anyone with a soft spot for the city.
Finished as framed New York wall art, a small pillow, an ornament, a decorative patch, or a travel keepsake, the I Heart New York canvas makes a sweet reminder of a favorite trip, hometown, school year, first apartment, graduation, or weekend in the city.
DETAILS
— Mesh count: 14
— Skill level: Beginner
— Canvas sizes: 4x4 in, 6x6 in, 8x8 in, 10x10 in
— Design: Big Apple New York needlepoint canvas
— Style: NYC souvenir needlepoint, travel needlepoint, red apple needlepoint, New York gift
— Best for: New York lovers, NYC souvenirs, travel gifts, beginner needlepoint projects, student gifts, teacher gifts, graduation gifts
— Finishing suggestions: Framed New York wall art, ornament, decorative patch, small pillow, bag charm, or travel keepsake
— Materials: Canvas only unless a kit option is selected
KIT OPTIONS
1. Canvas Only — the printed canvas alone, for needleworkers kitting from their own stash.
2. Kit with DMC Perle Cotton #5 — the canvas plus everything needed to begin. Kit includes coordinating DMC Perle Cotton #5 selected for the design, a tapestry needle in the right size for the mesh, a needle threader, scissors, a mesh stash bag, and a color-keyed insert card.
GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for New Yorkers, NYC lovers, college students, teachers, travelers, commuters, or anyone who calls New York home. Perfect as a birthday gift, graduation gift, back-to-school gift, holiday gift, housewarming gift, travel souvenir, or small creative project for someone who loves the Big Apple.
Everinscription is a modern needlepoint atelier devoted to everlasting beauty. Inspired by classical and painterly traditions, each needlepoint canvas is designed to become your very own work of art.
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Included in Your Everinscription Kit
We include everything you need to begin your canvas right away — no extra trips to the needlework shop, no guessing about colors or quantities. Just open, thread your needle, and enjoy.
- Hand-Selected Threads in every color your design calls for
- A Printed Color Key with thread guide and strand count
- A Tapestry Needle sized to your canvas mesh
- A Classic Needle Threader
- A pair of Golden Stork Embroidery Scissors
- A Mesh Stash Bag to keep your project organized
Thread Selection
DMC or Vineyard Silk — Which Is Right for You?
DMC 6-Strand Mouliné
Our standard kit features DMC's beloved long-staple Egyptian cotton, trusted by needleworkers for generations. With over 500 colors — the widest palette available — every subtle variation in your design is matched with precision, so the richness of each canvas truly comes through. DMC is also the most cost-effective option, making it an especially wonderful choice for beginners and anyone building a collection.
Vineyard Silk Classic
Our luxe kit elevates your work with pure Chinese silk. The luminous sheen of silk gives your finished piece a depth and glow that cotton simply cannot replicate — you will see the difference. With 239 carefully curated colors, Vineyard Silk is for the needleworker who wants her finished piece to truly radiate.