The materials are by far the most valuable part of any
needlepoint kit and Beth Russell is dedicated to ensuring
that your stitching is spent enjoyably by providing the
best materials to work with.
The miniature kits and rugs are printed on Zweigart interlock
needlepoint canvas. All other kits are on the excellent
Zweigart mono de luxe canvas which is smooth, a joy to
use and strong enough to endure the rigours of stretching
and upholstering.
We have chosen the best needlepoint canvas
printer and each colour is separately printed by hand. The
colours of the printing inks are specially matched to the
wools but are made different enough from each other to clearly
show the beginning and end of each shade.
The wools are from the gently coloured Appleton range -
4ply tapestry or 2ply crewel depending on the gauge of canvas.
We use one basic stitch for most of the kits -
tent stitch, which is a single sloping stitch (also called continental
or basketweave). Cross stitch is used for the rugs.
The needles are Tapestry sizes
16 - 22 depending on the gauge of canvas.
Each kit has its own dedicated detailed instructions, written
by Beth with the intention of making the stitching as simple
and enjoyable as possible. The kits are simply packaged -
the investment is in the materials.
Each kit of cushion/pillow size or larger also comes with
a useful calico bag to keep your wools dust free.
