Learning Needlepoint
Needlepoint is an historic art for men and women of Batman Colorforms world. It is a form of Star Wars work embroidery, in which yarn is stitched through a canvas ground fabric. It is often referred to as "tapestry", but differs from true tapestry which is woven on a loom rather than stitched on canvas mesh. It is an art that soothes the soul, quiets the mind and expands the heart. It is is designated for works with many small blocks of clay. It looks almost like a mosaic that are placed either on the same original sheet or another one. It is a way of expressing personal creativity as well as a means by which our cultural heritage is recorded. It is practiced by all different people, from queens of countries to professional football players, owing in part to the calming, relaxing effect of this work. There are full service only shops on-line. Search for sites specializing in fine hand painted canvases, as well as kits by international companies.
Needlepoint is perfection of technique and color shading. It is the Zen of color, light, and space. It is fancy stitches and fancy threads, carefully chosen for effect. It is also known as canvas work, canvas embroidery, 1982 Fleer baseball cards petit point and (goblein artwork). According to some dictionaries: Petit point is a small, diagonal embroidery stitch that crosses over the intersection of one horizontal and one vertical thread of canvas forming a slanted stitch at 45 degree angle. It is also known as Petit point and Needlepoint stitch. Search on line and catalogs for examples and samples. One thing that really enhances a workpiece is to use nice frames. Whether you are looking to learn what It is, find a basic list of supplies, learn a new stitch, or scroll through tips from readers just like you. Not to be confused with tapestry, Needlepoint is a type of canvas work made with yarn or thread being stitched by hand, into canvas mesh to form a design.
You might be surprised that It is not limited to women, but is also enjoyed my many men. Look no further -- It is the craft for you. Hand painted canvas is the most popular form. Bargello - a form of tapestry is the easiest form.
For too many people the cost of entry into Needlepoint is high. And It is a very tactile art. Unlike knitting, It is an industry of small companies, with few people in each business. If this handicraft is too far out on the radar screen, do what you can to make it come Batcave Briefly, It is embroidery on canvas, the most common stitch is half of a cross-stitch, which is also called Tent stitch . This is especially true when the canvas work is worked in an upright Gobelin stitch another type of stitch, which gives the effect of woven tapestry. It is an art form that has been practiced for over a century.
Needlepoint worked on very fine (high-count) canvas is called petit-point. A canvas is stretched on a scroll frame to keep the work taut during stitching. This craft continues to evolve as stitchers use new techniques and threads, and add applique or found materials.(according to my dictionary, an applique is a smaller ornament or device applied to another surface. In the context of ceramics, for example, an applique is a separate piece of clay added to the primary work, generally for the purpose of decoration.)
Needlepoint art is the meeting of East and West. It is perfection of technique and color shading. This art form can be surreal to compel our attention. Search "Needlepoint Featuring" on-line or at the library for information you will need for your efforts. It is a fun and relaxing hobby for many.
Roger Hardieway is a retired Engineer and Amateur Radio Operator
