Back To Basics 1- Oct 21-24 2026

Back to Basics - Level 1 taught by Vickie

ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE STITCHERS- STUDENTS MUST ALREADY HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF NEEDLEPOINT & THE TENT STITCHES.

Break bad habits here by taking the first class in Tony Minieri's Back to Basics the Right Way series. Learn the correct way to stitch and improve your needlepoint technique. In this class, you will gain an understanding of a variety of needles, threads, stitches, and tools and how to utilize them. Not only does the class go over the proper techniques of needlepoint, but it also explains why they are proper. Please call the studio if you have any questions or want to sign up!

Class Overview:

Canvas

How to read a canvas

How to put a canvas on stretcher bars

Why we use stretcher bars

Threads & Needles

Different types and sizes of threads

Different types and sizes of needles

How to properly thread a needle

Beginning and ending of threads

Tools

Laying tools

Need minders

Threaders

& More

Stitch

Compensation

Techniques

Stitches: diagonal, line, crossed, tiered, plaited

Other Stitching: filling patterns, knots, bokhara couching, canvas appliqué, and traditional canvas

appliqué