| people mix up needlepoint and counted thread | | | | The numbers of canvas types are increasing each |
| embroidery, they are similar but different. Needlepoint | | | | year, some of the types are penelope, interlock, plastic |
| uses a canvas that is stiff; there are small openings | | | | and rug. These so called mono canvases have |
| that are evenly spaced where a needle and thread | | | | different color choices to choose from and have the |
| can be inserted. | | | | most choices; this type of material is woven, where |
| The term tapestry is what some people call | | | | the thread goes under and over. |
| needlepoint, do not get this confused with true | | | | There are many different canvas patterns, some |
| tapestry, true tapestry is mainly crafted on what is | | | | patterns are machine produced and other types are |
| called a weaving loom. When we talk about | | | | hand painted. The hand painted canvases are |
| needlepoint, this is done on a canvas mesh. | | | | sometimes harder to understand, if the color pattern |
| The term needlepoint is sometimes referred to as the | | | | intersects the person doing the stitching will need to |
| new old type of fashioned craft; this is used to | | | | figure out what color is needed. Many of the designs |
| produce clothing that is embellished, fashionable | | | | that are hand painted are less intricate due to the |
| accessories and decorations for the home. To make it | | | | limited colors used when creating these canvas prints. |
| easier to follow a pattern these canvases have a | | | | Needlepoint finally took its place when people had |
| design that is printed on them. | | | | increased leisure time and the invention of the colored |
| Keeping the canvas stretched properly makes it easier | | | | printing onto canvas, the types of designs are called |
| to stitch; many people use what is called a scroll frame | | | | "Berlin Work". |
| to do this. New types of thread and yarn are | | | | The mesh of the canvas and the thread count used |
| developed everyday and new techniques are being | | | | creates a complex pattern used for needlepoint. |
| invented each and every day. | | | | Needlepoint threads and yarns come in many different |
| For many centuries it has only been women who | | | | types, some of these are wool, silk, cotton and many |
| tackled needlepoint, because women were the only | | | | of these types can be blended. |
| people doing this, it has not been accepted into the fine | | | | Stitches can be complex like the "bargello" and some |
| arts. People believe if men were also doing it, it would | | | | of the plain stitches are when there is one thread |
| be accepted. There has been an advancement in | | | | intersection a straight forward orientation. |
| color mixing so many new threads and yarns have | | | | There are many different types of canvases on the |
| been developed this makes it easier to mix colors. | | | | market for needlepoint, some of these are double |
| One of the easiest and simplest types of stitching is | | | | thread, single thread, and open meshes, these meshes |
| called a tent stitch; this allows the person to create | | | | have holes that are larger which makes it easier for |
| new patterns by using different colors to create them. | | | | the thread to pass through. |