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HomeTutorialsHow to: Using a laying tool when stitching on a needlepoint project

How to: Using a laying tool when stitching on a needlepoint project

October 21, 2024 • Melissa MacLeod

Today, Melissa from The Wool & The Floss shows us two of her favorite laying tools for needlepoint, and how to use them. First she takes us through the best way to ply strandable thread, then shows us how laying tools ensure the perfect stitch every time.

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