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Project Inspiration!
Canvas: CHI Letters - 18m Why We Love It: It is not just a travel round, a tribute to our favorite city, or a great tourist memory canvas….it is also the name of a hit TV series! How We Would Finish It: From starting with a simple hanging sign, we could elevate this to a jean jacket back, an acrylic tray, or a standup for bookshelf or desk! What Fibers We Would Recommend: Pepper Pot or Essentials, Petite Very Velvet, Silk Lame Braid and Kreinik. What Stitches We Would Recommend: This is a busy canvas so most of it...
Project Inspiration!
Canvas: Blue Medallion Checkerboard Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas Why we love it: Form meets function! We love a useful needlepoint project, and this canvas would make the most beautiful checkerboard. The blue and gold tones are striking and would be so fun to stitch! How we would finish it: As an acrylic covered checkerboard! Perfect for a coffee table statement piece! What fibers we recommend: Silk & Ivory for the checkerboard squares. Silk Lame Braid for gold edges. What stitches we recommend: Basketweave for the gold edges and border details. Wicker Stitch for the dark blue squares and Double Nobuko...
A Beginner’s Guide To Fibers
When it comes to needlepoint, thread really is just as important (if not more!) as your canvas. The type of thread you use can greatly impact the overall look and feel of your finished piece. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your project. In this post, we'll break down the top 5 types of needlepoint thread and provide a guide for beginners to help you get started! Wool Wool is a classic choice for needlepoint and is often considered the gold standard. Made from natural wool fibers, it's soft, durable, and...
Basic Needlepoint Terms
As a new stitcher, it can be overwhelming to navigate various needlepoint terms and lingo! In this post we will walk you through some helpful needlepoint terms to know. Canvas - refers to the mesh fabric that needlepoint designs are painted on. TCS sells only Zwiegart canvas which is the highest quality canvas, produced in Germany. Most needlepoint canvases are painted on either 13M or 18M - which refers to the gage of the casas. 18M canvas had 18 intersections per square inch and 13M has 13 per square inch. We recommend 13M for your first project. Ultimately - both...