DMC has started a short series on beginning needlepoint on their blog.
The first post has lots of information on the basics of canvas and thread.
The second post talks about selecting threads. What I love about this post is that they have stitched examples, done on 13 mesh of many kinds of thread (three sizes of perle cotton, floss, and two wools).
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
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