Introduction to Decorative Stitches Online Technique Class

Name: Introduction to Decorative Stitches Online Technique Class
Brand: Needlepoint.Com
SKU: NP-Decorative-Stitches-Kit
Price: 55.0 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

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Ever wanted to learn how to do decorative needlepoint stitches, but not sure where to start? Do you struggle to figure out what stitch to put where on a canvas? If the answer is "yes" then this class is for you!

Introduction to Decorative Needlepoint Stitches teaches the different categories of decorative stitches and how to pick stitches of your own. You'll learn over 15 different decorative stitches. We break these stitches and techniques down, step-by-step, to help you master them.

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

Kit includes access to online video instructions, stitch guide, blank canvas, needle and thread pack to practice these stitches over and over again.

Product Details

Brand:Needlepoint.Com
SKU:NP-Decorative-Stitches-Kit
Skill Level:Level 2
Product Type:Online Classes

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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.