Frequently asked.

We print on Zweigart Mono Deluxe — the same canvas trusted by hand-painted studios worldwide.

We offer 13-mesh (great for beginners — larger holes, easier to see) and 18-mesh (more detail and finer finished pieces).

Complete Kits include the printed canvas, matched fibers, a tapestry needle, a stitch guide, scissors, and a needle threader. Canvas Only is just the printed canvas for stitchers who prefer to choose their own fibers.

Hand-painted canvases are beautiful but expensive because every one is painted by hand. Our canvases are printed with HappyGrid™ technology, which scans each individual canvas and aligns every ink dot to the actual thread intersections. The result is precision that hand-painting can't match at scale — at a fraction of the cost.

Our ink is designed to hold up through the full stitching process. The print won't fade, bleed, or wash off with normal handling.

High-resolution photos with good lighting and clear subjects work best. Phone photos are great. Avoid heavily filtered, very dark, or low-resolution images.

We can't print copyrighted material — no logos, celebrity photos, licensed characters, or images you don't own. Original photos you've taken yourself are perfect.

Most custom orders are ready to ship within 2–4 business days.

Yes — Studio shows you a preview of your stitched design before you place the order. We don't print until you've placed the order on what you've previewed.

You'll receive email updates as your order moves through production and ships. Tracking info is included when it ships.

Please reach out to hello@shophappystitch.com as soon as possible. Once production has started, we may not be able to make changes.

Absolutely. Our Complete Kits come with everything you need, and the stitch guide walks you through it. Needlepoint is more approachable than you think — especially with a printed canvas.

The continental (tent) stitch is the go-to for beginners. It's simple, covers well, and works for any design.

A stretcher bar frame is recommended for larger canvases to keep tension even, but smaller pieces can be stitched in hand. Not required to get started.

Finished needlepoint can be gently spot-cleaned. For framing or finishing into pillows or ornaments, a professional finisher can help.

Frame it, make it into a pillow, an ornament, a bag, a belt — the options are endless.