Needlepoint and Cross stitch
A short course covering the basics of cross stitch and needlepoint, as well as the materials used
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| What is it that makes needlepoint different from cross stitch? | The designs have a solid stitched background |
| What is the definition of needlepoint? | The working of wool or thread on canvas |
| What is the ideal way to get your thread through the eye of the needle? | Fold the thread over and push the loop through the eye |
| What can be used as an alternative to wool in needlepoint? | Stranded embroidery thread |
| What sort of yarn is generally used in wool needlepoint projects? | DMC tapestry yarn |
| What do you need to take into consideration when choosing the right needle for the canvas you are using? | That it fits through holes in canvas without stretching it |
| What is the name of the type of canvas that is for half tent and half cross stitch? | Mono interlock canvas |
| How is needlepoint canvas labelled, called the count? | According to the amount of holes every 2.5cm |
| What is the name of a diagonal stitch that is worked downwards in varying lengths, and can be used to fill spaces in a piece? | Florence stitch |
| What is the name of a diagonal stitch that can be worked over up to four rows? | Sloping gobelin stitch |
| What is a variation of the long arm cross stitch, that overlaps producing a plaited effect? | Plait stitch |
| What is the name of the stitch that has two stitches crossing over eachother diagonally, but one is longer than the other? | Long armed cross stitch |
| What is the name of the stitch that stitches an upright cross over the top of a traditional cross stitch? | Double cross stitch |
| What is the name of the stitch that is worked vertically, generally used on seat covers and cushions? | Basketweave tent stitch |
| What is the name of the stitch that is started at the top of the stitch and taken down diagonally, bring the the needle out on each stitch? | Half cross stitch |
| What should you do once you have removed your finished piece from the frame to re-shape it? | Press it to remove creases |
| What is the name of the lightweight round frame that is often used for embroidery or cross stitch? | Embroidery hoop |
| When reading a chart for a cross stitch pattern, how is it represented? | A pattern of coloured squares in grid formation |
| What does a square represent in a cross stitch pattern chart? | A single cross stitch |
| What do the vertical and horizontal lines shown on a cross stitch pattern represent? | The centre of the piece |
| Where should you start when starting a new piece on canvas? | From the centre point |
| What is a good way of stitching blocks of colour? | Do the outline first, then fill it in |
| What type of frame consists of two pairs of wooden struts, that slot together in the corners, allowing you to create different shapes? | Stretcher frames |
| What can you do with the edges of a canvas fabric before starting a project to stop it from fraying? | Hem it |
| What should you do with your canvas fabric before starting a cross stitch project? | Press it to remove creases |
| What should you do when creating a row of cross stitches? | Go diagonally one way first, then back over the top in the opposite diagonal direction |
| What should you do when starting and finishing to avoid visible knots? | Use an invisible start or finish |
| What type of thread is generally used in cross stitch? | DMC stranded thread |
| What is the name of the stiffened fabric with a block weave that cross stitch is worked on? | Aida Cloth |
| What is cross stitch? | Working crossed stitches on a grid-like canvas |