AboutVinette de Phillipe Expertise I can answer questions about cross stitch and needlepoint. I am able to help with problems and finding supplies and patterns.
Experience I have been doing cross stitch and needle point for many years. I have taught classes in both both in the US and Greece.
Question Hi,
I am starting new and would like to know the difference between cross stitch, embroidery and crewel. Can you help me with this?
Answer HI Laura,
I will try to explain the terms.
cross stitch
this can be counted or stamped. worked with floss.
counted: you work from a chart on a blank cloth, The stitches form an "X". Thus the name cross stitch.
crewel
This is a type of embroidery where you fill in spaces with different types of stitches. Usually the pattern is stamped on the cloth.
Embroidery
This is a general term covering a variety of styles of decorative stitching.
