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 have cross stitched for many years and I'm looking at a tapestry pattern using wool yarn (online). What is the diffence between cross stitching and tapestry or crewel beside the type of thread being used. Is it diffent type of stitching?
Thank you
Answer HI
cross stitching designs are made by using "X" type stitches to do the design. usually with thread
Crewel is using different stitches to fill in designs creating pictures. usually with yarns
tapestry is usually a pictorial design done with different stitches
