How to Pick A Background Stitch Online Technique Class Part 1

Name: How to Pick A Background Stitch Online Technique Class Part 1
Brand: Needlepoint.Com
SKU: NP-How-to-Pick-a-Background-Kit
Price: 80.0 USD
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Skill Level

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.

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Description

*Colors of thread included in kit will vary*

Do you love using decorative stitches but you're unsure how to pick your own stitches without a stitch guide?

Our “How to Pick Background Stitches class” will help you do just that. You will learn to master over 20 different background stitches. We will also teach you the theory behind how to select stitches, and what stitches work where.

Selecting the right background stitch will bring your canvases to life. Never again be intimidated by blank space on your canvas!

Suitable for Advanced Beginner stitchers and above.

Come stitch with us and share our expertise and enthusiasm for needlepoint as you become a better stitcher. At Needlepoint.Com, we're with you every stitch of the way!

This class is taught with the use of the following materials:

A blank canvas and specialty fibers that we will ship to you after you place your order
A written stitch guide that will be shipped to you
Online videos that give you a real-time visual reference and step by step instructions from our expert teacher, Jinny Barney. You will receive a log-in to access the videos as soon as you place your order, but if you wait until you receive your shipped materials the lessons will make more sense!

Product Details

Brand:Needlepoint.Com
SKU:NP-How-to-Pick-a-Background-Kit
Skill Level:Level 2
Product Type:Online Classes

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

We offer shipping via USPS or UPS. Shipping will be calculated when you check out, and before you confirm your order, so you can view the shipping options. Free US shipping is available for orders that total $75 or more.

Returns

We do not accept returns on canvases, kits, books or stitch guides/charts. If you chose add-on threads for your canvas, we will accept the entire thread pack but not individual cards or skeins. Thread returns must be made within 30 days of purchase.