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  2. Needlepoint - Wikipedia

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    Needlepoint is often referred to as "tapestry" [12] in the United Kingdom and sometimes as "canvas work". However, needlepoint—which is stitched on canvas mesh—differs from true tapestry—which is woven on a vertical loom. When worked on fine weave canvas in tent stitch, it is also known as "petit point".

  3. Tent stitch - Wikipedia

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    It is also known as needlepoint stitch and is one of the most basic and versatile stitches used in needlepoint and other canvas work embroidery. When worked on fine weave canvas over a single warp and weft thread it is known as petit point in contrast to stitches, such as Gobelin , worked over multiple warp and/or weft threads.

  4. Gobelin stitch - Wikipedia

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    Gobelin stitch is a slanting stitch used in needlepoint. Gobelin stitch takes its name from its resemblance to the texture of woven tapestries produced by the famous French factory at Gobelins. [1] According to Thérèse de Dilmont in the Encyclopedia of Needlework: This is worked over two horizontal threads and one perpendicular.

  5. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    While similar to counted thread in regards to technique, in canvas work or needlepoint, threads are stitched through a fabric mesh to create a dense pattern that completely covers the foundation fabric. [20] Examples of canvas work include bargello and Berlin wool work. Embroidery can also be classified by the similarity of its appearance.

  6. Bargello (needlework) - Wikipedia

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    Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence , which have a "flame stitch" pattern.

  7. Parisian stitch - Wikipedia

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    Parisian stitch. Parisian stitch is a longer horizontal/vertical stitch used in needlepoint next to a smaller parallel stitch to create a basketweave pattern. The end points on either end alternate in a staggered pattern.

  8. Needlework - Wikipedia

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    Embroidered boots, 1885. Needlework was an important fact of women's identity during the Victorian age, including embroidery, netting, knitting, crochet, and Berlin wool work.

  9. Irish lace - Wikipedia

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    Kenmare lace is a needlepoint Irish lace based on the detached buttonhole stitch. (It is sometimes called needle-lace to distinguish it from canvas needlepoint.) Linen thread was used by Poor Clare Order nuns to make needlepoint lace. [6] Suitable linen thread is no longer available, so today cotton thread is used.