About Vinette de Phillipe Expertise I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.
Experience I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.
Question I found a 7 point Monk's cloth at Hanford's Fabrics online. Would that also work as a canvas for needlepoint. I have an old needlepoint pillow pattern that I want to repeat but it requires a 15 x 15 in. 7 point canvas. I tried writing to the company but got no response.
Answer Hi Gayle,
The main difference between monks cloth and canvas is the stiffness.
Canvas is a very stiff, firm type of fabric, where the monks cloth is a softer fabric.
If you are going to use it for a chair cover, you would need to use the canvas as it will hold up better with use. But if you are going to use it for a picture, wall hanging the monks cloth will work well.
