Decorate your home with needlepoint projects and pick up a new favorite hobby.
Learn how to needlepoint and you might do just that.
All you need is a canvas, thread, and a needle to get started.
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it’s possible for you to either make a customized canvas or buy a kit with one ready-to-go.
Sites and stores often have patterns that can be used for everything fromdecorative pillowsto luggage tags to eyeglasses cases.
when you’ve got your supplies, it’s time to settle in and get to work!
They are usually measured by their mesh count (the number of holes per inch).
The most common mesh counts are 13 and 18.
Smaller mesh counts can be easier for beginners.
Printed canvases are often more affordable than painted ones.
Thread the Needle
Cut a strand of thread no longer than 24 inches long using embroidery scissors.
You now have one end of thread through the needle and the other in a knot.
Begin Stitching
Start at the upper-right side of the canvas.
Your waste knot should secure the thread in place.
This stitch is called the tent stitch, which is most common for beginners.
Begin your new color in a nearby hole with a new waste knot.
You have two options for thissend it off to a professional or do it yourself.
