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Needlepoint DVD-How'd You Do That? Vol. 1

From Pet Project Video

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The Bottom Line

Amy Bunger walks you carefully, step by step through the process of creating several different kinds of knots used in needlepoint, plus easy methods for threading a needle using almost any type of thread, and easy to understand methods for anchoring your threads in a variety of stitching situations.
Pros
  • Step by Step Instruction
  • Covers a Wide Variety of Knots
  • Covers a Wide Variety of Threading Methods
  • Close-up Shots are Easy to Follow
  • Teaches Simple Methods for Anchoring Threads
Cons
  • Some Titles are Not Completely Seen on Screen of Older Television Sets

Description

  • How to use a variety of methods for easily threading needles with almost any type of threading material.
  • Easy to understand selection of knotted stitch tutorials.
  • DVD retails for $38.00.
  • Second DVD in series How'd You Do That? A Closet Full of Stitches has just been released.
  • Plans to release third in series in fall of 2007.
  • DVD can be purchase through retailers listed on the Pet Project Video site.

Guide Review - Needlepoint DVD-How'd You Do That? Vol. 1

This impressive DVD, hosted by Amy Bunger, walks you slowly, step-by-step through the process of the very basic steps in needlepoint. This DVD features the following:

Threading a Needle
  • Using Commercial Needle Threaders
  • Pinch and Press Method
  • Needling the Thread
  • Fold Pinch and Press
  • Paper Trough

Anchoring the Thread
  • In Your Path Waste Knot
  • Pinhead
  • Away Waste Knot
  • Weave Under
  • 3 Backstitches to Start
  • 3 Backstitches to Finish
  • Weave Away to Start
  • Weave Away to Finish
  • Securing "L" Knot
  • Piggyback Waste Knot
  • Bargello Tuck</li]
  • Tying Off Your Threads
  • Run Under
  • Pinhead and Bargello Tuck

Knotted Stitches
  • French Knot
  • Colonial Knot
  • French Knot on a Stalk
  • Palestrina Knot
  • Sorbello Knot
  • Bullion Knot
  • Arched Bullion Knot
  • Twisted Lazy Daisy
  • Slide Bullion</li]
  • Slide Shimmer Blend Ribbon Floss
  • Slide Sparkle Rays
  • Detached Bullion
  • Twisted Cord Fringe
  • Gathered Stitch
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