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A question about teaching

Hello

Well, I start teaching 10 10 year olds how to stitch in a few weeks. I am mostly looking forward to it. ;)

I have 10 count plastic, needles and floss. I have lots of card stock left from another project, ditto some cuts of aida.

Do you think small needle books would help them keep from losing the needles when not in use. The biggest drawback of the plastic canvas is it is harder to park your needle.

The accessories thread also make me wonder if some needle threaders might be in order!

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak
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Cheryl Isaak said

Use felt to create needle parks. Cut it into 'interesting' shapes and then attach it to the plastic canvas with a stitch or two or a staples.

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anne

That is the second suggestion for felt.

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak

Why use plastics?? I would think it would discourage rather than encourage young stitchers. have always found it more difficult than any fabric. A number of years ago I taught a group cross stitch using

14 count aida. It has enough body to hold up while working in hand and the holes are certainly not a problem for that age group. I designed a bookmark which I pre finished for them. Had a couple of 8 year olds in the group neither of whom had a problem stitching on the 14 count aida. Actually one of the 8 year olds was the most enthusiastic stitcher in the group. Good luck. Ruby
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Stitcher

Do you want any more of those test strip tubes for that? They could have their names written on the outside - either on a label, or with a Sharpie. I have a few more if you want them. They`d certainly keep needles and a threader safe.

Pat P

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Pat P

Mostly to help them get the tension right. If it doesn't work, I'll nab the

10 count aida I have hanging around. Light will not be good!

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak

Sure!

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak

Right on the plastic or right on the fabric?? Ruby

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Stitcher

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