Artists across various mediums have found that quality tape can be essential in holding a project together. Sydney, the artist and creator of Lucky Lotus Needlepoint, has found this to be true through creating needlepoint designs. In our interview with her, she shares more about the tips and tricks she’s learned through starting her needlepoint business, as well as the tape that helps hold things together!
Check out Sydney on Social Media!
- Website: LuckyLotusNeedlepoint.com
- Instagram: @luckylotusneedlepoint
- TikTok: @luckylotusneedlepoint
Tell us a bit about yourself! How did you get into the needlepoint business?
I’m Sydney, the creative force behind all things Lucky Lotus Needlepoint! I picked up my first needlepoint project in August of 2023 and then quickly thereafter started designing and stitching my own needlepoint canvases!
I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, but now call the city of Raleigh, North Carolina home and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Packaging and a minor in Graphic Design.
What inspires your artwork?
I draw inspiration for my artwork from my hobbies. When I’m not needlepointing, you can find me golfing, playing pickleball, or gardening. These hobbies keep me inspired and bring fresh ideas to my needlepoint designs!
Sydney’s favorite needlepoint kit and canvas on her website!
Lucky Lotus Needlepoint
Olives
Lucky Lotus Needlepoint
Aloha
Can you tell us about your decision to start a needlepoint business? What inspired you to start?
I have always loved art and explored many different forms during quarantine when I fell in love with fiber arts. Once I discovered needlepoint, I became addicted! I loved it so much and wanted to add more modern and colorful designs to the industry!
What advice would you share with someone considering starting their own needlepoint business?
The advice I would share is to be willing to seek and accept advice from others within the needlepoint industry! Needlepoint has a lot of small business owners within it since the canvases are hand-painted. Additionally, there is a learning curve to business operations and learning more about the industry’s ins and outs. I’d recommend listening to those out there with a lot of experience.
Do you have any tips for fellow artists looking to boost their social media presence?
Keep posting! Don’t think too much about the content, just be yourself and show your passion!
Can you share a memorable project you created as a beginner needlepoint artist?
This is a picture my future mother-in-law took of their front porch in Vermont. As a Christmas gift, I designed, hand-painted, needlepointed, and framed the work. It was one of my first projects and to this day one I am most proud of.
How did you discover Pro Tapes products like Pro Artist Tape?
I discovered Pro Artist Tape while searching for a way to bind my needlepoint canvas edges; I wanted to find a tape that would not come off but would also not leave a tacky residue on the canvas if removed. After months of research, this is the best tape I found! It is the perfect product for taping needlepoint edges!
How does Pro Artist Tape enhance your work as a needlepoint artist? What do you like most about it?
This was the only tape on the market that fit what I needed it for, and plus, it is very affordable! I have been so happy using Pro Tapes products for my art, and my customers have said the same!
