{"product_id":"back-to-basics-with-tony-minieri","title":"Back to Basics Level 1 with Tony Minieri April 22 - 25, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBack to Basics - Level 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the first class of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBack to Basics The Right Way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, \u003c\/span\u003eTony shows the student the correct way of stitching to improve needlepoint techniques. Included in the session are a discussion of essential tools, easy and proper ways to thread a needle, beginning and ending threads, how to mount the canvas on the stretcher bars (and why to use them), compensation and other techniques. Stitches covered include diagonal stitches, line stitches, crossed stitches, tied stitches, and plaited stitches. Other stitching includes filling patterns, knots, Bokhara couching, canvas appliqué, and traditional canvas appliqué slip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, Tony's Tenets are an integral part of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLASS WILL BE HELD UPSTAIRS AT STITCHING CHICKS NEEDLEPOINT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-day class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday April 22 - Sunday April 25, 2027 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:30 am - 4:00 pm each day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunch provided each day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine and Cheese Welcome Party Wednesday April 21st 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitching Chicks Needlepoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51996541321533,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1810\/4893\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17at6.46.02PM.png?v=1784328376","url":"https:\/\/stitchingchicksneedlepoint.com\/products\/back-to-basics-with-tony-minieri","provider":"Stitching Chicks Needlepoint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}