About Vinette de Phillipe Expertise I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.
Experience I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.
Question Hi, I recently picked up a needlepoint kit I purchased about 15 years ago. (That was before we started our business and got too busy to do such things.) Now that we have sold our business, I'm eager to get back into stitching, which I do love. The kit I have only describes the Continental stitch. However, in the past I have enjoyed doing the Basketweave stitch for the backgrounds of other projects. So, my question is, if the yarn allotted in the kit is supposed to be for the Continental Stitch, will there be a sufficient amount for the Basketweave stitch? If it requires more, I might just go out and get another yarn of a similar color, in greater quantity, to complete the job.
Glad I found your site, and I'm looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks, Linda
Answer HI Linda
A lot depends on the maker of the kit. Some I have used have more than enough yarn for the design stitch called for and others are short on yarn.
