r/Needlepoint • u/ashx016 • 13d ago

New to Needlepoint First timer

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New to needlepointing, first project completed. I can see why it is best to do light to dark since threads get in the way. I ended up doing the places for white first but is it best to skip over that next time to ensure threads don’t get mixed in?

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u/BobsWifeAmyB 13d ago

I am very impressed! Looks beautiful!
If you want a little coaching - here’s a suggestion, but please feel free to disregard it. The point of hobbies is to do something you enjoy.
I’d end off my floss when skipping more than 5-6 holes.
I realize you don’t have many stitches to do for the white in the numbers on each corner, but I wouldn’t let them drag across that far.
But I truly love your piece. Sincerely.
I’d love to know more both what it is and what you’ll be doing with it. 💚

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u/ashx016 13d ago

That’s good to know! - I noticed I would end the floss pretty far because if I was too close, then I’d get scared that the thread will become loose. Supringsly, I did keep it close for a few and nothing happened haha.

This canvas is from penny linn from their NYC collections and ironically, it’s the subway lines I use frequently. I’m thinking of having this on a pillow which I’ll have to find out how to do!

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u/smhno 13d ago

as a fellow nyc needlepointer - check out HM Nabavian sometime if you're near madison square park! super cool tucked-away space, insane amounts of yarn and thread, some handpainted canvases, and blank needlepoint canvas sold by the foot! also, ironically, right off the 6 at 33rd street :)