LESSON 2
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Most needlepointers feel intimidated when it comes to choosing stitches. I certainly was, in fact I was totally overwhelmed when I first started stitching! There are just so many to choose from.
I’m going to give you a list of guides to help you choose stitches for this project and moving forward.
When it comes to learning and picking stitches, my best advice is to become comfortable and confident with just a handful of stitches (which is what we’ll do during this class). Once you have that base, you can start experimenting with a new stitch here and there.
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In this class we are going to focus these nine stitches, making them our "base" and getting comfortable with them.
If you try one of these stitches and hate it - don't use it! There are stitches I love the look of but just don't like stitching. And I personally don't like the way every stitch looks. Try these nine stitches - but if you want to switch a stitch or two (or five) out, feel free to do so!
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Download this little worksheet. We're going to look at the shape of each stitch listed above and find where it naturally fits within an area of your canvas. This will help you get a pulse on the stitches and their shapes, and the shapes in your canvas. There's no right or wrong answer though, so have fun!
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Don't forget to upload pics of your worksheet and project on the Facebook group.