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level: Needlepoint basics

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
What is the definition of needlepoint?	The working of wool or thread on canvas
What is it that makes needlepoint different from cross stitch?	The designs have a solid stitched background
What is the name of the horizontal and vertical weaves on needlepoint canvas?	Warp and weft
How is needlepoint canvas labelled, called the count?	According to the amount of holes every 2.5cm
What size would the stitches be on a canvas with a lower count?	Larger
What is the name of the type of canvas that is for half tent and half cross stitch?	Mono interlock canvas
What is the name of the type of canvas that is used for straight stitch designs?	Mono canvas
What is the name of the type of canvas that is woven from pairs of threads, and is used for petit point?	Duo canvas
What is the name of the type of needles that are generally used in needlepoint?	Tapestry needles
Tapestry needles come in various different..	Sizes
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 sort of yarn is generally used in wool needlepoint projects?	DMC tapestry yarn
What can be used as an alternative to wool in needlepoint?	Stranded embroidery thread
What length of yarn should you work with to avoid fraying?	50cm
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