If you’re new to needlepoint or you’re a visual learner looking to explore new stitches, our online classes are perfect for you. Here’s a few things you need to know…
Interested in an online class? Here’s everything you need to know…
If you’re new to needlepoint or you’re a visual learner looking to explore new stitches, our online classes are perfect for you. Here’s a few things you need to know…
You’ll gain access to online class videos as soon as you purchase a class. Videos will show each stitch being done on a blank white canvas with a contrasting thread so you can easily see all of the steps.
You will login to your account on our website to access any online class videos you have purchased. Just login to your account and find the “My Online Classes” button on your account details page.
Don’t have an account on our website yet? Sign up! It’s easy and it will be your treasure trove of all things needlepoint. Along with storing your purchased video content, you’ll be able to view your order history and create a needlepoint wishlist.
We will be sending you class materials as well! All of our online classes, with the exception of our How to Needlepoint class, come with physical materials that will be shipped to you. These materials typically include a stitch guide or written instructions with diagrams, canvas, threads, and a needle. The How to Needlepoint class comes with a downloadable PDF and guidance on using our free video content.
Your access to class videos will never expire! Take your time stitching your project, there’s no rush. Plus, you can reference the videos for other projects when you may want a refresher on certain stitches and techniques.
Thinking about gifting an online class? Online classes make perfect gifts, especially for that person you’ve been desperately trying to convince to start needlepointing. Just purchase the class with your regular Needlepoint.Com account and send us an email after your order is placed. Tell us the recipient’s email address and they will receive a message confirming they have been added to the class!
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Skill Levels
Level 1
Learning the foundation stitches, Tent, Continental and Basketweave Stitch. Learning the appropriate way to start and end threads. Chooses clearly defined designs with plenty of background and no shading. Likes to work large areas of one stitch that requires no compensation. Comfortable with using floss, pearl cotton, merino wool and/or tapestry wool.
Level 2
Expanding on foundation stitches and learning Alternating Continental, T-Stitch, Brick Stitch and its variations. Learning to read stitch diagrams that also include verbiage. Starting to learn how to compensate a stitch that cannot be completed within a defined area. Working with a mixture of single strand and pliable threads on one project to add depth and dimension. Adding stitches that build off of Tent such as Mosaic, Scotch and Cashmere.
Level 3
Learning more complicated stitches such as Rhodes, Byzantine, and Herringbone. Also adding composite stitches into repertoire such as Criss-Cross Hungarian. Reads stitch diagrams with or without numbers and verbiage. Understands compensation. Adding textured threads including man-made fibers intended for metallic, sparkly, and fluffy effects to projects and can work through shading effectively. Uses a stitch guide for projects and sticks to it. Comfortable plying and or blending threads.
Level 4
Enjoys a good stitch guide but is willing to dismiss parts in order to incorporate personal artistic interpretation. Has a library of "go to" stitches and can work through all variations of Turkey Work, Jessica Stitch, Crescent Stitch and Openwork Background stitches. Comfortable compensating in complex design areas. Ok with random stitches such as long and short stitches. Views a stitch guide as just a guide and is comfortable using stitches other than what is recommended.