AboutHenry Babcock Expertise I learned needlepoint from my grandmother over 30 years ago. I can answer most questions on the subject. I know about producing needlepoint as well as cleaning, repairing and restoring.
Expert: Henry Babcock Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: Joining needlepoint squares into a rug
Question Should the individual needlework squares be blocked first before the joining as there is very little distortion in the finished block? Also, is there a book that describes and has pictures of the stitches and the process of joining?
Answer Cathy,
If the individual pieces are already completed, they should be blocked before joining.
For very detailed instructions on creating needlepoint rugs, I recommend "The Needlework Doctor" by Mary Kay Davis. There's a section in chapter 15 on joining canvas, and chapter 19 is about making needlepoint rugs.
