Introduction to Needlepoint

[@willowtree6657]

I searched KZbin for weeks before finding your perfect video for explaining the fundamentals of needlepoint.

[@boojangles]

This tutorial is perfection. I stitch a ton of crewel but I'm completely new to needlepoint. Her instructions are clear and concise and the camerawork is impeccable. Every second is filled with useful information and her speaking voice is pleasant. Can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for quality content creators like Wellesley. Thanks a million!

[@blakeanderson3499]

Here I am. A 55 y/o guy discovering needlepoint for the first time! Now that the kids are just about out of the nest, I have been continuously perplexed as to discovering or rediscovering mutual avocations. I just started my very first project last night which will be a gift for her when I finish. In response, she rustled through storage and brought out an unfinished hardanger project on which she was working prior to the birth of our first child twenty years ago. What a delightful moment! We certainly have struggled in our relationship throughout the vissisitudes if life. Consider such hobbies marriage therapy! I had ordered a complete needlepoint kit. Upon starting my project for her, I had not a clue as to how to make even the first stitch. I found your video and your teaching style to be superb!! Thank you very much for your most kind and excellent help! I am sincerely grateful to you. I would like to share with you a photo of my project. I am not sure if this is possible under the comment section here. If only my Tech Support, i.e. my youngest son, was here to show me! Sincerely yours, Blake Anderson

[@audreylukenguyen3433]

Thank you for the detailed yet concise video! I am a beginner starting my first needlepoint, and your video is the most complete (and soothing) one that I've found so far :)

[@jcwolfe1751]

This is a great beginner video, so easy to understand. I’m going to forward this to my 98 year old mother who wants to learn needlepoint.

[@jenniferclarke3622]

This is the best tutorial on needlepoint that I have found. Thank you!

[@joyceneighbors635]

So glad that I looked up How to Needlepoint. The instructor is very helpful.

[@astridafklinteberg298]

This is so helpful! Tons of great tips. I used to do needlepoint when I was a kid (in the 70s!!!), so this is a great refresher!!!

[@patg2109]

Excellent video. I've done quite a bit of needlework, but never needlepoint. I bought a fairly expensive designer canvas and was ready to start right away thinking "how tough can this be?" I decided to watch a video. Fortunately, I randomly picked this one. So many tips and clear rationale as to why things are done a certain way! My project will be so much better as a result. Thank you!

[@kimmcg4704]

Thank you for actually stitching and showing this part, it’s very helpful. There are very few videos that actually show the work being done on an actual painted project.

[@ampira144]

This is the best tutorial out there! You answered all my questions that I had from watching other tutorials before I found this one. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, I feel much better about starting my first project now.

[@krisztinamagnes]

Finally a really visible and helpful video, I am so thankful for that! :) I was wondering about how to end the thread when you stich those tiny areas since there is not much for you to stitch under. I hope I will see an example for that too in the next vids I am gonna watch. Thank you again! :)

[@melindacheshire1305]

I've learned more from watching 2 of your videos than I've learned in the last 10 years of doing needlepoint! I am so excited to keep learning from you! Thanks so much!

[@christina413]

Thank you so much for posting! Your explanations are wonderful; concise and thorough enough for a beginner to understand different aspects of needlepoint.

[@AngusMcDangus]

Wow, what a great video. So much easy-to-follow information and your voice is quite calming as well. This is pretty much everything a novice like myself needs to grab a cheap kit and dive right in. Thank you so much!

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

I want to thank you so much for your tutorial on introduction to Needlepointing. This was the best one yet to date. I learned so much. The painted canvas tutorial helped my confusion as were to put the needle. Would love to see a basketweave tutorial on painted canvas. Again thank you. I can now bring back out my projects. Thank you. Keep them coming.

[@wellesleyneedlepoint2388]

Thank you Janice - I'm glad you have learned something and gained the confidence to get back to your work! I"m planning to sit down and do some new videos in the next couple weeks and it's a good idea to add Basketweave on a painted canvas. Thanks for the suggestion, meanwhile Happy Stitching!

[@robinclinton8069]

Thank you! Your video was just great! You covered helpful tips! Plus your demeanor was soothing and inspirational

[@whattheshark7787]

this was very helpful! it's hard to find much on needlepoint on youtube so i appreciate this valuable resource

[@barbarajones7931]

Absolutely excellent tutorial, thank you so much ❤

[@Marissa004]

I learned a lot with your detailed and easy to understand tutorial and your calming voice is so lovely to listen to thank you.

[@ArnonePamela1]

I learned needlepoint years ago, starting again didn’t like the way I was doing. This is so well done, wish I had been taught like this. Thank You so much

[@jayanncox]

Like I need a new craft! I have planned to "take up" np for ages, and now it's time. This is such a great video! As a needlecrafter/quilter/sewist for 50 years, I can tell this will be a rewarding and fun craft to tackle. Thanks for the confidence-inspiring video!

[@charlz311]

I honestly can't remember learning to do tapestry(needlepoint) and this is the first time I have ever heard that the little x dictates the colour goes. Wow!! Fantastic video!!

[@jacquedooley1577]

Terrific tutorial. Thank you. I’m excited to move into needle point as a little sideline from knitting.

[@virgenrodriguez7832]

Thanks for this tutorial new for me thanks from Puerto Rico hugs and blessings.

[@ActionCat2000]

For an absolute beginner's tutorial, it would be nice to see how the canvas gets on the frame.

[@ubonnelson2452]

I can understanding easily, thank you so much for your patience to explain us the details.

[@Janetl62]

Thank you for your beautiful tutorials. I am new to needlepoint.

[@janalleman7249]

Your tutorial is fabulous. Thank you Page!!!!!

[@nancywatkins7327]

This is a wonderful tutorial. I have done cross stitch for years and am just returning to needle point. Loved the tips and tricks of the trade, things I had never even considered. The close up demonstrations of identifying which colors to place on a painted canvas was easy to follow. Thanks. I am ready to start my project.

[@angelaspring7828]

Thank you this is a great beginner video and instructor!! Angela

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Glad to see you in this video Ms.Wellsley missed you darlin the last video wasn't you in it . Your teaching tenique is wonderful. God bless and thank you 🙏💜PS still love that cute little bunnie

[@carlahauschildt6397]

You are a very good teacher! Thank you!

[@MissClubpenguinFan00]

In just a few short minutes I have learned needlepoint thank you so so much!

[@jocelynecomeau6572]

Love your videos and your voice is relaxing

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Thanks for the easy to follow intro! I subscribed and liked because it's only good manners lol! I have been looking for ideas for miniatures for a 1:6th diorama and as I have dabbled in embroidery and cross stitch I thought needlepoint was the next step, especially for mini rugs and throws. Thanks again, I am sure you have heaps here to keep me busy!

[@SweetWolfie]

If only I could see my own canvas as much I can see yours on video! I am thinking of getting a magnifying lamp - any suggestions?

[@those_eyes]

Very good instruction! Thank you!

[@Maja-re4mq]

Great thanks very much ❤you're subscribed. Love that magnet.

[@gillianwheeler4380]

Excellent tutorial

[@ginahopkins5289]

Excellent instruction. Thank you.

[@annebattistone2951]

Excellent lesson!

[@catnorris7566]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@kpknits24]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial ❤

[@Wildcat1146]

What a wonderful tutorial! You are an excellent teacher. You were clear and concise. Where can I purchase a painted canvas? Which company/companies do you recommend?

[@martyinsd]

Your videos are very helpful, thank you. BTW, where can I get a mounting board for my needlepoint? My panels get beat up using my hands.

[@donnarichey144]

What kind of thread is that? Its not embroidery floss? What is it? Thank you so interesting. What is that called you have it clamped to.

[@josealaniz5048]

Great tutorial! Very thorough!

[@katharineenglish3450]

Thank you so much making this video!

[@kerilockwood7819]

Very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@honeybadger3408]

Very Helpful. Thank you!

[@ambermcclure7957]

What size thread do you use? for example do you need to pull the thread apart.

[@leeannelangston2363]

I’m just starting to np, I love your tutorial. I’m a little afraid of not being able to see the singular Xs after I have stitched around them

[@tarynnharden5596]

Thank you so much good teacher 👍👍

[@patmcfeaters4858]

She is great teacher

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Great lesson! Great teacher!!

[@melissamaggioncalda242]

When you started the green on the painted canvas, did you use a waste knot? How did you start that thread?

[@kitcat123ful]

Actually what you referred to as an "x" is a cross,( "+" )or plus sign. What you are stitching is half an x (a diagonal.) That's my only criticism. Great tutorial over all and helped me a lot.

[@PatBastian]

I struggled too with the X characterization until I figured out that the X is defined by the 4 holes, not the mesh.

[@hatchling88]

There's lots of good info, but I wish I could see more about how you secure your threads when working the individual different colored stitches dotted around the canvas. It seems you just have threads running all directions on the back, crossing each other. Is there a rule of thumb as to how far one can run the threads across the back? Do you use a waste knot for each color? Do you finish using one color and secure [somehow] before starting another?

[@danielstigers5558]

When you did the painted canvas did you tie the string to where there more string on?

[@annieboehm8093]

Thank you for this!

[@clewis314]

I’m new to needlepoint & find your tutorials very informative. Can you tell me where to buy the materials from, like the canvas,. & does it come in 10 count also?

[@wellesleyneedlepoint2388]

We have all the supplies you need at our store or you can find them at your local Needlepoint shop as well. You may call us at 781-234-2477 - happy stitching!

[@clewis314]

Wellesley Needlepoint thank you.

[@marcyclair]

You don’t mention the frame your canvas is stapled to. Just the scissors and the needle holder. Do you just use a picture frame and staple the canvas to it? Do you do this so the canvas does not stretch? And what is the big white thing on the side?

[@trishstrombeck16]

When you are threading up at the end..with the green thread, how are you securing the not? Are you putting a waist knot?

[@gilahamidi5985]

Great teaching!

[@clewis314]

I’m a beginner & purchased 10 mesh canvas & a scroll frame for a portrait. This is my very first attempt at this. Is this the right frame for such stiff canvas or do I need stretcher bars? I’m afraid that I will damage the canvas. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@sharonmcginnis5857]

What kind of stand are you using to hold your needle? 😊

[@TheTishy44]

Threading the needle with out threader was super helpful….I always screw up the thread.

[@barbbmarold4972]

How long should each piece of thread be?

[@annhankins1056]

Very helpful

[@Etheldreda-]

Excellent, thank you.

[@those_eyes]

Great vidro! Thank you!

[@kathleenwright7957]

I need to start over on my needlepoint what do I do?

[@doragibson59]

Thank you

[@annastaz1]

What type of needle do you use

[@hannahbyron838]

I agree best tutorial !

[@kayrolfe4788]

Where can I get the frame

[@lhumm]

Very helpful thank you!

[@teresachristie7454]

could you please tell me if there is one colour for two symbols what does this mean.

[@nagajothirajendran6064]

How to change colours mam.... how to make miniature rug ....

[@joymiller9673]

One way to check for missed stitches is to hold the canvas up to a light. Good tips though!

[@needleworknut7792]

is it a cross or x? I don't see the x. Is the canvas on it's side? I'm confused>

[@wellesleyneedlepoint2388]

nope this is the traditional needlepoint stitch, no cross stitch over it.

[@charlz311]

Think of it as more the + so where the two "bars" meet. As you're going across it diagonally you're "crossing" them. Hope that helps.

[@susanrichardson7054]

Thank you Charlotte. I, too, had the same question, as I did not see/understand the ''x'' that was being referred to. I only see a cross when you hold the canvas upright; you must turn the canvas 45 degrees to see an ''x'.'

[@needleworknut7792]

@@charlz311 Thought I would give Needlepoint another go. Revisited this site and saw the comment from you that clarified my question. Thank you Charlotte.

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