1 00:00:00,774 --> 00:00:02,930 (cheerful music) 2 00:00:02,930 --> 00:00:04,129 - I'm Anna Maria Horner. 3 00:00:04,129 --> 00:00:07,092 I am a textile designer and book author. 4 00:00:07,200 --> 00:00:10,189 And I have loved doing needlepoint since I was a young girl. 5 00:00:10,189 --> 00:00:13,029 It was a favorite craft for my mom to put in front of us 6 00:00:13,029 --> 00:00:13,900 and keep it busy. 7 00:00:13,900 --> 00:00:16,722 And it's a very simple craft to approach at any age, 8 00:00:16,809 --> 00:00:19,530 but the materials for it can be a little expensive. 9 00:00:19,530 --> 00:00:21,309 Creating your own needlepoint kit 10 00:00:21,309 --> 00:00:22,929 is a great way to save a little money 11 00:00:22,929 --> 00:00:25,452 and also create something completely original. 12 00:00:25,870 --> 00:00:27,699 In this class, I'm gonna give you some tips 13 00:00:27,699 --> 00:00:30,179 on translating a chosen design motif 14 00:00:30,179 --> 00:00:32,460 into a hand-painted needlepoint canvas. 15 00:00:32,460 --> 00:00:34,270 We'll begin by tracing your design 16 00:00:34,270 --> 00:00:35,810 onto the needlepoint canvas. 17 00:00:35,810 --> 00:00:38,340 And I'll show you my techniques for painting the canvas. 18 00:00:38,340 --> 00:00:40,280 And finally I'll give you some extra tips 19 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:42,762 about creating a kit that's ready to stitch.