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Article: Monogrammed mats make picnics classier
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- May 21, 1989
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Since today's project is suitable for the beginner, this seems a
good time for a pointer or two. Most beginners make the mistake of
using a very long length of yarn in the needle. But with each pull
of the yarn through a hole, the yarn thins slightly, resulting in
uneven stitches. Generally 18 to 22 inches is about right, unless
each stitch crosses several canvas meshes. In that case, longer
lengths are satisfactory.
In any type of needlepoint, the yarn tends to twist as you work.
A little spin of the needle held between your thumb and forefinger
after every few stitches usually will take the twist out. Or, if it