Diamond Stitch - Backstitch - Pine Needle Basket Coiling

This video shows how to set up a small basket center for the Diamond stitch. It also shows you how to do a Backstitch. I’m working on this diamond stitch so that I can learn how to do a candle in the window Stitch. I can’t find any instructions on it so I’m going to have to learn it myself.
This basket starts out with a Wrapped coil, then the initial row has a straight stitch or regular stitch. Then you back stitch, creating an X on the top. That forms the bottom half of your diamond Stitch. When you start stitching through the X at the top, it starts forming your top part of the diamond stitch. Then you backstitch to complete your first set of diamond stitches.
It was a little confusing for me at first but the more I did it. The more confident I felt. I am told it looks best on the side of a basket if you’re keeping the coils the same size. I did it on the bottom because I was making a training video. It still has a cool look, the diamonds are small towards the center and get larger as we go along.
As I said in the video, it’s a lot easier if you just get a starter basket and try it! It made it easier for me. Thanks for watching.

[@CaroleDurkin-w5v]

Your video was so helpful. I actually was so proud of myself for trying it. Easier than I thought also.

[@jennieleegems]

Oh good! Glad it helped !

[@sallybratn61]

Love your baskets and centers! Do you sell your kits? Where can I purchase?

[@jennieleegems]

Thank you ! Yes I have kits and centers for sale on Etsy under JennieLeeGems.

[@SemraYUKSEL7719]

Çok güzel olmuş.Ellerinize sağlık.

[@jennieleegems]

Welcome

[@careywilliams5664]

Thank you for this video- very informative! What type of thread do you use? It looks beautiful :)

[@jennieleegems]

Very welcome ! I used 2-ply waxed Linhasta thread in 1 mm size. It is my fav so far! Lots of sellers on Etsy.

[@ingestroh1328]

Can some I ne please e let me know what type of thread

[@jennieleegems]

Hi, I use Linhasta two ply waxed thread. , size 1 mm. I purchase it on Etsy through Craft Cord Terra or you can look for other sellers for best deals.

[@jillward4156]

She has lots of thread. Can you share the thickness?

[@PineBaskets]

Thank you! I have been trying to learn this using thread-going to try today. appreciate you sharing.

[@jennieleegems]

Very welcome ! Glad to help !!

[@ingevansand9180]

thank you for this tutorial! I woul also like to learn how you make the base. Do you have some information about that please?

[@jennieleegems]

You are very welcome ! Yes, It is made with alcohol inks, and I just put a little sparkle in the middle. Here is a video on working with alcohol inks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrYf5Zsnad-mZI

[@jennieleegems]

And here’s another one! Beginner How to Use Alcohol Inks in Resin for Pine Needle Basket Centers kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4jGcnRtmsaJhrM. For this little green one I just used green and white and then added a little sparkle in the center. These are the centers that I use in my Pine Needle Basket kits for beginners.

[@GINACENTRAL]

Can you make the centers out of Polymer clay?

[@jennieleegems]

Yes! My teacher made several out clay!

[@jennieleegems]

In fact I just bought three colors that I want to try, I’ll post a video on how they turned out. As long as you have some holes that you can attach to, the hardened clay seems to hold up!

[@GINACENTRAL]

@@jennieleegems Any suggestion on how thick they should be?

[@jennieleegems]

My suggestion is about 1/4” thick. That’s what I try to keep my resin centers at.

[@estelacarbajal1910]

I loved

[@jennieleegems]

Thank you !