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Basics To Get You Started Needlepoint
by Challen Law
- Paperback
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Here are ten essential things you should know
to ensure your needlepoint projects look great and are easy to create.
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In the brief post learn the three common needlepoint mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Here are three top needlepoint tips for getting great needlepoint results.
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If you have trouble threading a needle with floss or yarn, this method makes it easy.
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Working thread lengths should be 18 to 20 inches or, as an easy measure, from the tip of your middle finger to the bend of your elbow.
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A handy list of hints on needlepoint.
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Cut yarn no longer than 18" to keep twists to a minimum.
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When you stitch with a metallic thread, you should never use any other thread in the same needle. The eye of the needle gets sharpened by the metallic thread.
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When doing sampling stitches or actually working on your canvas, never reuse yarn or thread which you have ripped out. It will become too fuzzy or thin. -Jody Valentine
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To prevent your thread from twisting, let your threaded needle dangle from your fabric every so often. Your thread will unwind like magic!
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After embroidering, hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Rinse and lie flat on a towel to dry. Using a clothes dryer is not recommended. Press with a warm iron on the wrong side of your work.
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To separate floss, grasp one thread with one hand while pushing down on the rest of the threads with your other hand.
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Read this article for ten tips for stitching with even tension.
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