How to Pick a Background Stitch Class - Charleston, SC

Name: How to Pick a Background Stitch Class - Charleston, SC
Brand: Needlepoint.Com
SKU: NP-bkgd-stitch-class-CHS-may
Price: 120.0 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

Join us in Charleston for our Spring Stitching Series and learn over 20 different background stitches.

Our best-selling online class is now in person too. You will receive video access to twenty decorative stitches and learn eight of them in person during the two-hour session. These are sure to help you choose the perfect background for your next project.

When: Monday, May 1st, 2023 from 2-4pm

Where: Needlepoint.Com Charleston 13 Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401

Supplies: Please bring scissors and magnification, if needed. All other supplies provided at the time of the class.

Level: Intermediate

*Please note that discounts are not valid on in-person classes.

Product Details

Skill Level:Level 2
Product Type:In-Person Class

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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.