Learning new needlepoint stitches
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Learning new needlepoint stitches
Finished!
The beard, mustache and eyebrows were done using a specialty thread called 'Wonder Plume' that has a 1/4" long fluff. The slicker is done in a mosaic stitch variation using Neon Rays for the longer stitches and Flair for the shorter. The short are a diagonal 1, 2, 1 thread and the long are a 4, 3, 4 thread.
The beard, mustache and eyebrows were done using a specialty thread called 'Wonder Plume' that has a 1/4" long fluff. The slicker is done in a mosaic stitch variation using Neon Rays for the longer stitches and Flair for the shorter. The short are a diagonal 1, 2, 1 thread and the long are a 4, 3, 4 thread.
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Great job! You need to remove one set of the [img] tags for each end for the pic to show up.
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Oooo he is amazing! Love that beard!!
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Fantastic
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So pretty. I love the textures that you can get with the needlepoint. And the beard is fantastic!
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Vibrant colors, nice stitch variety, superb beard. Looking forward to the finished product.
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What a beauty of a design and I love your beautiful stitching too. Wonderful.
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
That beard is fantastic. What stitch or thread do you use to get it so fluffy?
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I love it - even the seagulls !
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fantastic!
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
What fun! But please: what stitch or combination of stitches did you use on his yellow mac?
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Looking great!
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Very cool. Do you have a link for where I can get some of that fluffy thread? I think it would be so much fun to play with.
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Wow, I love it! (especially the fluffy beard!)
I really want to try out new stitches but don't quite know where to start (other than doing a stitch sampler) but I love this! was it from a kit or did you design it yourself?
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I really want to try out new stitches but don't quite know where to start (other than doing a stitch sampler) but I love this! was it from a kit or did you design it yourself?
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
This was a canvas the came with a thread & stitches guide, but I varied a few, e.g., the background. I also invested in a few good stitches books and an app for iPhone / iPad called Suzy's stitches. Needlepoint is much more fun (and often faster) when you try different stitches and threads. The DMC web site also has some stitch tutorials & charts.
Happy stitching!
Happy stitching!
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
That is very cool! Love the stitching.
Needlepoint is a lot of fun when different stitches are involved. I like counted canvas work because of the variety of fibers and stitches used; they bring so much more depth to any picture, geometric shape, etc. One of my favorite projects is a counted canvas Victorian house designed by Jean Hilton. It was a lot of work and so much fun.
Needlepoint is a lot of fun when different stitches are involved. I like counted canvas work because of the variety of fibers and stitches used; they bring so much more depth to any picture, geometric shape, etc. One of my favorite projects is a counted canvas Victorian house designed by Jean Hilton. It was a lot of work and so much fun.
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Re: Learning new needlepoint stitches
Wow! This is really cool and I love the texture and colors of the design! Love the beard too! I agree that needlepoint stitches is enjoyable. I plan to try one as well. Thank you for sharing your work with us!
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