Needlepoint
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“Needlepoint” describes counted-thread needlework that covers the entire canvas. It includes petit point, gros point, and flame stitch (bargello). The canvas may be silk, cotton, or linen. The average collector today thinks only gros point is needlepoint. It is often used to upholster furniture. Early needlepoint patterns were marked in black and white on graph […]