So Glad I found you. I wanted to needlepoint for years. Thank you for this.

@sarahnealsimpson2232

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Let me know if you have any other questions.

Yes!!!! That is exactly how i stitched in my younger days. You call it weaving. Seems like so many things are different in needlepoint today than when i used to do it 40 years ago. Its a beautiful design with lovely stitches

@spider_spun

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear from someone with years of experience! Interesting point about how techniques have evolved over time. It's so valuable for stitchers today to learn from those familiar with how it was done previously. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback!

Thank you so much for your advice, your voice is so calming, like to listen and watch you work!!

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That's so nice to hear :)

this video is great!!

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Glad to uave found your channel. I've been doing have embroidery for 3 years and I'm just picking up needlepoint. I've read through several vintage needlepoint books and rising the canvas is exactly what they say to do to switch rows of continental😊. I'm glad to see it demonstrated.

@spider_spun

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment and for discovering my channel! I'm so pleased to hear you are now exploring the world of needlepoint too. Vintage needlepoint guides are such a treasure trove of wisdom. Welcome to the community and feel free to share any tips or questions!

You do whatever works for you. I can't stand rigidity and strict adherence to rules when doing something for fun, particularly when you've found a way that works well for you. I'd far rather do something I enjoy, even if people say the process isn't correct.

@spider_spun

Жыл бұрын

Definitely! The most important thing is that you have fun and find satisfaction in the process.

Je viens de vous commander un canevas à réaliser....un retour à mon adolescence programmée😀j’ai l’impression ,en regardant cette vidéo,que les points sont plus petits et que le fil donne un aspect plus laineux que le DMC retors que j’utilisais, j’aime bien ce rendu,hâte de recevoir pour commencer👍😊

@spider_spun

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nicole - You ordered a canvas from me? I don't see the order in my system, so I hope it didn't get lost. Please email me at info@spider-spun.com to see what we can do. Thanks!

It’s gorgeous and I love you are not using stretcher bars so annoying. I like the weaving

@spider_spun

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I travel a lot so using stretcher bars on a 13x19" canvas is not really possible :) And yes, I am using continental in this video.

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This is really helpful but can you make like a shorter one

If you want a good lift on your stitch and tension on your work use the hoops.

@suziebattista6394

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I always use a frame…ei: I tack my fabric to a wooden frame. I’ve also learned that the finished product rarely distorts when you stitch rather than “scoop” your stitches

Are you doing continental stitch?

When would you use a bsketweave stitch? What is the advantage of doing a basketweave? Thank

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna - I would use basketweave when I'm doing a background. The advantage is that it's a full-coverage stitch and very stable. The disadvantages are that it's hard to pick out if you decide to change a stitch. It's best for larger areas that you don't question what the colors need to be. I'm releasing a basketweave tutorial with all of this and more in a few weeks.

My first time too see your video. You gave some good points. I loved your video. What kind of thread are you using? The needle points I have done came in a kit with a yarn. I have not bought one in a few years though. I would like to do another one soon. My husband died in June, 2021,. Before that my dad died. It has been rough here. Have not had much cash to do anything. Someday maybe, I can get one. You do beautiful work. Have a terrific week.

@cathymayfield2064

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking time to let me know places I can look for affordable needlepoint. Have a terrific week.

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

*Reposting my original comment in case it helps anyone else. After switching to a business account, my replies to comments got deleted.* I'm so sorry to hear about your losses. In this video, I'm using Appletons 2-ply crewel weight yarn. It's such a beautiful product. There are a lot of great vintage needlepoint kits (with the yarn) that sell for really great prices on sites like eBay, Etsy, and Needlepoint Destashing. I have been able to pick up a few things over the years for about $25-30 each. You just have to keep hunting :)

Wooow que bonito. Y donde lo puedo comprar?

@sarahnealsimpson2232

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) You can purchase this kit at www.spider-spun.com/shop/p/tree-lot-needlepoint-christmas-stocking. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Are you working with 1 tiny strand of the Persian Wool Yarn?

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

I am using two strands of Appletons 2-ply crewel weight yarn. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Persian wool yarn and don't think I can advise on how much to use to get the same thread look as I have here.

Hi! Glad I found you! I have a very difficult needlepoint, (BEARDED IRISES of many colors) And I'm not a total beginner; however, I noticed some of the squares are colored almost half one color and part of the square could be a different color, HELP! It has Persian tapestry wool in the kit and I don't know if I should use the whole yarn plys or not. Thank you!

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vicki - It's hard to know exactly how to help without a picture or look at the instructions. Assuming that it's a canvas where you're just supposed to do a tent stitch (the classic stitch that goes diagonally from left to right like this ////), I think you should just pick a color - whatever looks best to you. I suppose you could split the strands, but that would be challenging, especially if a lot of the colors are split. If I'm ever unsure about which color a square is, I skip it and wait to stitch it until the end when I can better see which color will look best in that spot. At the end of the day, it's just needlepoint and no one will notice if you used the "wrong" color in one spot :) Good luck!

Hi, I am a beginner, so you always double you thread? Thank you, Angela

@spider_spun

4 ай бұрын

If you're using crewel-weight wool on 13-count canvas (like in our kits), then yes!

@angelaspring7828

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting back to me! Angela

What stitch are you using on this one?

@spider_spun

7 ай бұрын

It's a continental stitch! You can find more information about it at: spider-spun.com/blogs/back-of-work/tent-stitches

wow this looks so beautiful great work!! if I may ask you something, so i do cross stitch usually but I just bought my first needlepoint project from orchidea collection with dmc floss but i'm not sure how many threads i should i use...i couldn't find any info on it exact it 10CT canvas! :(

@spider_spun

2 жыл бұрын

*Reposting my original comment in case it helps anyone else. After switching to a business account, my replies to comments got deleted.* Thanks! I would start out by doubling up 6-strand embroidery floss. I typically use this much thread for 13-count (mostly because I'm lazy and don't want to split AND like thicker coverage), but I think 12-strands (6-strand + 6-strand) will work for a 10-count canvas. You could also experiment with a smaller section of color first and change up the coverage when you move to the next color. It will be less noticeable than if you switch on a monochrome background section. For more information on how much thread to use, you can check out a blog post I did on different types of threads here: www.spider-spun.com/blog/thread-for-needlepoint