This is just one in a playlist exploring this popular hand embroidery technique, demonstrating many needlepoint stitches. See all 29 videos in the playlist here: kzread.info/head/PLC2TZFIW8ZoPqCobgEK91t45YFnJlIIVV

As a beginner cross stitcher, I believe I will most likely move on to needlepoint. Your tutorials and explanations are wonderful! Many general needlework tips that will improve my first cross stitch pieces.

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! Now I get it. If you only knew how long it has taken me to understand the concept of the Basket Weave stitch. With other tutorial, I just could not wrap my head around the instructions. Except for you. Thank you Sarah. Thank you.

@accordiona

7 жыл бұрын

I agree! Sarah has explained it perfectly!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia and Lorna! Glad it makes sense, more needlepoint stitches coming!

Sarah, your videos explain the stitches so clearly and why / where we should use the different techniques. Thank you.

Wonderful, Sarah! Easy to understand, as are all of your videos! Thank you!

Thank you I'm just getting started and that was great.

Sarah, your channel has been so helpful to me. I can't thank you enough. Your videos far and away the best.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna! Glad you are finding helpful!

The version I was introduced to you don't stagger the stitch and do just one diagonal set at the time, but I suppose the end result is quite similar. It eats more thread and it certainly stabilises a bad burlap fabric well. It was good to have these videos on the stitch so I could decide how to go about making outlines and colour changes, when I can't just diagonal fill ad lib. It's an addictive stitch with a luxurious, thick result.

Thank you . Just learning to needlepoint. so happy to find your channel.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome Roberta!

Excellent - all so clear - thank you!

I use this basket weave stitch ( in French, we call it St Cyr)for armchairs , in a single row. It keeps the canvases in shape, and it does use more wool ( and is therefore more solid). But I have been taught that the reverse side of my work had to be clean and neat, which is not really the case when you work on two rows like in your demo. Apart from that, I nevertheless enjoy your tutorials.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

Жыл бұрын

It can still be neat! See my video about the back of your embroidery!

I've seen all three videos but I still can't understand how to know which to use. Why would the back matter more than the front? 🤔 🤔 Can't wrap my head around it... Thank you for you videos, Sarah, I'm slowly making my way to watching all the videos on your channel 💕

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 ай бұрын

More thread on the back means the canvas is covered better and you won't see any gaps, but this takes more thread and is therefore more expensive. If you are covering a large area in this stitch use basket weave to even out the tension

Arumai

Thank you for this video, it's much clearer than the others I've watched. Can you explain why you go in on the top side of your project with your knot and the cross up to where you want to begin? I don't understand that.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

We have a video explaining that here Joanne: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqJ7utCeldq0hdY.html Hopefully that will help!

The way I was taught basketweave was to do a single diagonal row of stitches, not two rows together like this. So: b1-a2, c2-b3, d3-c4, e4-d5 makes a set of vertical stitches over two threads on the back, and then the next row comes back f4-e5, e3-d4, d2-c3, c1-b2 making a set of horizontal stitches over two threads on the back. The effect on the back is a thick soft woven pattern of vertical and horizontal stitches that cover the fabric completely and are great for the insides of anything from a drafty tent on a cold night to a fancy waistcoat.

If I am doing a small coin purse which stitch do you recommend? It has many colors. I've cross stitched a lot but never needle point. your tutorials are great.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to say without more details Ronald, but I guess a coin purse is quite small so if you are going to try needlepoint try some of the smaller stitches such as mosaic, upright cross and start stitch as these fit nicely together

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I am working on a penelope canvas that has a landscape design already printed on it. So I am not sure what type of stitch to us tent, half or basket Because the way the design looks like is some are diagonal some go horizontal and some vertical. What do you recommend I should use? Thank you

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

Is it a kit with the tread supplied? If it has instructions, it should tell you which to use although you might have to work it out from the diagrams. Kits often come with only enough thread to do half cross. If you are supplying your own threads and can afford a bit extra go for basket weave or tent

I have a large mesh canvas often used for latch hook (about 3.5 open spaces per inch, 7 per 2"). I want to "needle point" a rug. I have heard that the basket weave stitch has a more solid back and wears better, which would be desirable for a rug. Would this be a good choice for a wool on canvas rug?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

Any stitch that wraps around the back of the canvas threads as well as the front is stronger so yes Basket weave or Tent stitch. If you want extra support then look into 'tramming'; this is where you lay threads on the canvas and stitch over them so there is an extra layer. I don't have any videos on this but if you Google it something will come up.

Does the thread have to be doubled up. I’m finishing some projects my mom started and it doesn’t look like she did it that way. Starting a new one soon and would appreciate any advice

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

No Kathy, the amount of thread you need depends on which thread you are using and the count of the canvas. I used Lana thread on 18 count so I doubled up the thread. The thread should cover the canvas without being too thick which will distort it. If you know which thread your mum used then work it in the same way that she has.

If I wanted to make large area for a sofa how do I start please urgently :) thanks in advance and thank you for your helpful video

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

6 жыл бұрын

Same way whatever it is you are stitching. Put on a large frame if you can so stop the canvas from warping as much as possible (it will need blocking afterwards though)

Can one use different stitches on the same canvas - in other words basketweave for large parts of a canvas and tent for the rest?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

3 жыл бұрын

You could Shirley yes but It might distort the canvas in strange ways as each stitch pulls it in a different direction. You would need a good reason to use both together as they look the same on the front...

Hi Sarah, Does it matter whether when stitching downward that the vertical/warp crosses over the horizontal/weft in the canvas? I saw a video that said it does. If so, why does it matter? I'm sooo confused. Thank you.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I don't understand the question Helen; the warp and weft are the canvas?

Can you use all three stitches on a project

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

6 жыл бұрын

You can do anything you like Marilyn! There's the right place for each so I think still choose them according to the reasons I've laid out in the video :)