Needlepoint Part 2
Supplies and Materials List
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If materials are not provided by the training site, the attendees will need to gather the following materials for this program. The materials listed below can be gathered from a variety of stores: embroidery, or yarn shops; quilting, or sewing shops; craft stores, office supply stores, post offices, and UPS stores; hardware stores, or paint suppliers. Attendees are responsible for keeping track of their own supplies once they are given to them.

 

Supply List

  • Stitching handouts from Part I.
  • Two canvass' that are between 7 to 12 count; preferably 10 count. Two canvass' 201 stitches x 110 stitches (we will be cutting one down further).
  • One pair of cleaning gloves; water resistant.
  • One 12 inch or 18 inch ruler.
  • Two Needles
  • Thread List (see "Definition of Skein")
    • Bring your remaining yarn / thread from Part I.
    • Several skeins of non-4 ply yarn: 3 skeins must be a solid color and 1 skein must be a variegated / ombre / multi colored thread.
      • This thread must not be 4 ply, 5 ply, or 6 ply threads. Options include but not limited to:
        • 1 ply, 2 ply, 3 ply, or "half ply" worsted yarn or threads (half ply thread is sewing thread; the finer the thread the more thread you will need)
        • Woven threads
        • "Metallic" and "Ruby" colored threads
        • Crochet thread
      • Embroidery Floss
        • 4 to 8 skeins of the same color (check sleeve numbers to make sure)
        • Single strand or multiple ply types
        • Braided or unbraided forms
    • These supplies may be shared between attendees
  • One of the following (The storage tub can be used in place of item 1 or 2 from the list below):
    • One corrugated box end having a circumference between 2 and 3 feet, and cut 4 to 6 inches from the bottom of box.
    • One rectangular cutting board (approximate size: 12 inches x 6 inches x 1/2 inch think or greater in size)
    • EITHER: A plastic storage tub (approximate size: 6 inch deep x 18 inch) ... OR ... a carrying bag for your work and supplies.

Additional Notes

The instructor suggests that the thread for Part II be from one family of color based on the remaining thread from Part I. Colors must be distinct but not necessarily hue, tint, and shade.

Definition of the word "Skein":

  • When used with yarn: 1 Skein = approximately 220 yards.
  • When used with embroidery floss or thread: Manufacturers vary widely as to how much thread they sell per "skein". A skein may mean 8 or more feet. Students should bring approximately 32 to 64 feet, or somewhere between 4 to 8 skeins of embroidery floss.
  • Sewing thread comes in "spools" and generally comes in 150 to 200 yard lengths. If choosing sewing thread bring 3 to 4 spools.

Other materials will be used but will be provided by the instructor and site. 

Canvass Preperation Instructions

Prepare both canvass' with the same set of borders:

Your border marks need to be on both short sides and one of the longer sides; 3 inches in or about 3 times the count of your canvass.

On the second of the longer sides count 10 squares in a draw a guide line.

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Date Last Modified: 2/14/05
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