12. Once all the other stitching is finished, stitch with the furry threads.
13. Brush any areas which need it.
14. Add embellishments such as buttons or charms.
darkest. This is the order you should use for stitching.
6. Now ?nd the spots on your canvas where the lightest thread is used. Stitch these.
7. If using Basketweave, stitch from upper right to lower left, slanting in the same direction.
How to Stitch a Needlepoint Project
By: Janet M. Perry
Stitching your needlepoint in the correct order can make your pieces look nicer and have them be more enjoyable to stitch.
Often neglected when learning needlepoint, the proper order for stitching not only improves the look of our design, but makes the stitching easier and more
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worn away the nap.
What if you start or end a thread under a lighter color? Yes, it’s on the back, but the shadow of the thread shows through on the front.
1. Look at all the threads you have selected and arrange them from lightest to darkest.
2. Pull out of the lineup any fuzzy or furry threads -- these will be stitched last.
pleasurable.
What would happen if you stitched a dark are in wool before the light area next to it? Bits of dark wool would mix into the light wool and stand out. But if you stitch the light area first, it works. The strands of light wool don’t show up among the darker color.
What if you brushed the cat’s fur before stitching the background? Not only do you have fuzz in the background, but the cat isn’t furry -- the motion of stitching has
3. Pull out of the lineup any threads to be used for overstitching, French Knots or couching. These will be done just before the furry threads.
4. Pull out your background thread. You might want to stitch bits of background all along (I do) or stitch it all at once. But it too goes in a separate pile.
5. Arrange the remaining threads from lightest to
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8. For other stitches follow the correct stitching order for that stitch.
9. As you finish each color, move on to the next color.
10. Start and finish threads with waste knots or by burying the ends in the same or darker color area.
11. Don’t carry your thread across more than five threads to another area of the same color. Stop and start the thread.
About The Author:
Janet M. Perry is one of the leading writers of needlepoint stitch guides in the world. She writes innovative guides for needlepoint canvases from over 20 designers. She puts into practice her motto to make needlepoint fast, fun and affordable. She is an expert in needlepoint, both on the Web and through her writing as the Needlepoint Pro for Cross-Stitch & Needlework magazine. She works with deigners, shops, and thread manufacturers on new products and regularly reports on trends in needlepoint. Her newest book, Needlepoint Trade Secrets, will be available in the summer of 2007 on Amazon. Visit her website (http://www.napaneedlepoint.com) or blog (http://www.nuts-
about-needlepoint.com) to learn about my newest products.
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