Needle'nThread.com - Long and Short Stitch Lessons Index

Published: Mon, 08/03/09

Needle'nThread.com

2009-08-02 18:47:16-04

To keep things organized for the upcoming series of long and short stitch shading (needlepainting) tutorials, here's an index of all related links.

I'll be updating this list as each Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson is posted.

Long and Short Stitch Shading - Needlepainting - Threadpainting

So far, these are the lessons, but I might adjust them, if more space needs to be devoted to an element.

Supplies

Lesson One: Setting Up the Project - includes design, materials list, instructions on transferring the design, etc.

Lesson Two: Element One - Inside the Box - basic long and short stitch technique

Lesson Three: Element Two - Triangles - Shading at an Angle

Lesson Four: Circles - from flat to three dimensional on round elements like berries

Lesson Five: Ribbon - Shading around curves and to a point; beginning in the middle

Lesson Six: Flat Leaf

Lesson Seven: More Realistic Leaf - cutting in some color and shadows

Lesson Eight: Small Flower - starting from the back and working forwards

Lesson Nine: Leaf with a Turnover - using satin stitch; importance of stitch direction

Long and Short Stitch Shading - Needlepainting - Threadpainting

There is a direct link to this Index under "Editor's Floss" in the right hand column.

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