Re: Types of Needlework explained was Tapestries

[Guest guest]

> Straight

>

> Cross-stitch is usually done on a light canvas (can't remember

special

> name??)

Either Aida, or just on Linen or evenweave fabric

Similar to tapestry in that the colours make the pattern, although

> it is usually " counted " as opposed to done over a printed

pattern. The

> stitch is made with 2 opposite diagonal stitches with one over

the other

> using the holes in the canvas

and you don't have to cover the whole fabric like you do with

tapestry.

> I think needlepoint is a general term - but I could be wrong.

Needlepoint is another word for Tapestry. Needlecraft covers all

types of hand stitching.

Caroline

(are you doing any stitching now your wrist is better?)

[Guest guest]

> No I am not but my wrist wasn't hurt either - must have been

someone else

>

>

I thought you had some problem when you were pregnant that

stopped you sewing? Maybe not the wrist

Caroline