In just a few hours you will be creating easy needlepoint pieces you’ll be proud to display or wear. Worked in stitch techniques designed specifically for needlepoint, a project can be made with a graph or chart by counting squares and making stitches from them onto canvas; or by filling in a design that has already been painted on the canvas itself. Needlepoint has been worked for centuries around the world. Learn more about the history of needlepoint and how it differs from other forms of embroidery. Learn about the various types of even-weave needlepoint canvas–from basic to novelty, as well as the perfect size canvas you should use for your first beginner needlepoint project. This easy-to-follow Needlepoint Wiki will show you how to work the three basic tent stitches: Half-Cross, Continental and Basketweave. Included are instructions for right and left-handed beginners as well. Learn about textured fibers and novelty needlepoint yarns to use in accenting a specific area of a needlepoint design. Get tips on the right size needed to work your project as well as different ways to easily and properly thread the needle to make your needlepoint stitches look smooth and even. Start with the basics like canvas, tapestry needles, yarn and thread; and then as you gain more experience working needlepoint projects, gradually add frames, stretcher bars, and other convenient items to your collection. You’ll learn how to save them to your computer for easy access and to re-use them in other needlepoint projects. With these simple instructions, you can learn how to easily make an Away or Waste Knot to get ready for smooth and even stitching. Learn how easy it is to do-it-yourself and block your needlepoint to restore the canvas to its original sizing and shape.
