Needlepoint Rug

Posted in Antique Rugs & Carpets on 09/27/2004 12:04 pm by admin

Needlepoint Rug

The choice of material is one of the most important aspects of designing a needlepoint project. As discussed in the previous article, the Five basic types of Needlepoint Stitches another important decision is choosing the item or stitches to be used in the piece. Although the two elements are dependent each other, In this article we will discuss the canvas embroidery. The type and size of the canvas used will depend on the amount of detail in the design of your project. Obviously, the more detailed the design, the thinner the fabric width.

There are several different types of material to choose from. They consist of single canvas (aka Mono Canvas) Double Canvas (aka Penelope Canvas), Rug Canvas and Plastic Canvas. All linen is measured by the number of threads or the number of holes (mesh) per inch. This is known as Canvas Gauge. To determine the width of a canvas, Use a ruler and count the number of meshes (holes) in an inch. If there are 10 holes of an inch is working with 10-web mesh.

Single Canvas (aka Mono Canvas):

Individual canvas is commonly made of hemp or linen. Today's canvas can be cotton or synthetic fibers (nylon, etc.), Mono canvas is composed of a single wire mesh. Mono canvas is available in a wide variety of indicators.

There are two types of single canvas – Plain Interlock Mono Mono canvas and canvas. These two kinds of canvas monkey differ in how each is built.

Mono Plain Canvas is done by intersection of two wire single (longitudinal and transverse). This is the least expensive of the two sections of monkey.

Interlock Mono canvas is revolving around two together by thin threads along the thread and "locking" them into an overarching topic only. This produces a more stable and is, of course, more expensive.

Double (Penelope) Canvas:

Penelope Canvas has commonly been made of hemp or linen. Today's canvas can be cotton or fiber synthetic (nylon, etc.). Penelope canvas is composed of a double wire mesh vertical and two horizontal. This makes it very tough fabric to work.

Penelope canvas is available in a wide variety of indicators. The indicator of this painting is documented differently than the Mono canvas. Is given in two separate numbers by a slash. For example, 5 / 10 GA. The first number is the smaller number and refers to the number of double meshes per inch. The second number is the larger number and refers to the number of meshes per inch if the threads are separated. These numbers are important when working with different types of stitches.

When working with different types of stitches, the Penelope canvas is valuable because it can adjust to any size you need for each individual point. You can work a point as it is with double mesh and then you can separate the wire pairs and form four plain mono mesh, which can work points smaller than four. This canvas works well for finely stitched areas.

Canvas Rug:

Rug canvas is commonly made of a mesh big strong cotton thread. Each grid consists of two wires twisted around each other lengthwise and locking around a cross made of yarn the same way.

These issues can not be separated. Rug canvas is available in two different gauges – 3.3 mesh and 5 mesh. 5 mesh is obviously better for more detailed work.

Plastic Canvas:

Plastic Canvas is a rigid material that is generally used for small projects, such as a coaster. This material is sold as "pre-cut pieces" instead of the yard. Plastic Canvas is an excellent choice for beginners who want to practice different stitches.

These are the types of fabric for embroidery. Note that many points of embroidery can also be worked into the material. Some of the small dots are useful for embroidery work on clothing. Jute and other strong cloth materials are excellent choices too.

About the Author:

Carolyn McNeil, creator of stitchopedia.com …an encyclopedia of needlepoint stitches…
Stitchopedia is an instructional site that demonstrates needlepoint stitches including straight, cross, looped, composite,& diagonal plus the basics of needlepoint. Each stitch has illustrations and step by step instructions. We have also included a “printable version” of each diagram – for those of us who do NOT enjoy stitching our projects while sitting at the computer.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – An Introduction to Needlepoint Canvas

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