Is this a Tapestry, Needle Point or Embroidery – Also how would you describe it

[Always A Trade Off U.K.]

Hi from the UK this one of my latest finds. Is it Tapestry, Needlepoint, or Embroidery, (or are they all the same thing ?

Also how would describe it in the listing title ? N.B. Note clogs on the peoples feet and spinning wheel. It measures about 24″ x 18″

https://i.imgur.com/VqlE961.jpg

• This topic was modified 6 years, 4 months ago by Always A Trade Off U.K..

[SaletteAndrews]

It’s hard to see the detail, but if it is made of individual stitches on a canvas, that is needlepoint. Needlepoint is a form of embroidery, but embroidery is usually done on a fabric with floss. Needlepoint is done on an open-weave canvas and generally covers the canvas from edge to edge. Tapestry is usually done on a loom.

[PDX_Cyndy]

I agree that it is needlepoint. I was able to zoom in on the photo using ctrl+ enough to see the individual stitches.

[Antique Frog]

Those flames have nearly reached the coverlet on the mantlepiece.

[Always A Trade Off U.K.]

Great so needlepoint it is then

[Antique Frog]

It’s possible that the person who “needled” it has never been in a house with an open fire!

[ChristineR]

Question: do sellers put embroidery as a general key word on kits or art that are needlepoint and cross stitch?

[Always A Trade Off U.K.]

I think I will put all of those for this item.

[PDX_Cyndy]

I always use embroidery as a keyword on cross stitch kits or finished items. Cross stitch is definitely a type of embroidery. I’m not so sure if needlepoint is technically considered a type of embroidery. I think of it rather as a type of needlework, for me that would be the broad category for all of these types of crafts.

[Curious Curator]

Cross stitch is a series of “x”s-thus “cross”. It is also referred to as “chicken scratch”-I believe it is used interchangeably, however, I do believe the “chicken scratch” term is mainly used when sewn on gingham fabric (think the red and white picnic tablecloths pattern). Yes, I agree, needlework is the correct term for all of the embroideries. When listing, I have seen many ebayers incorrectly list their items as “needlepoint”, when in fact it is cross stitch, but to be on the safe side, I think using all of the keywords would be your best bet to get the most views. Bargello is another style of needlepoint and of course there are many others. I mention bargello because it’s more of a 70’s look (think jaggedy zig zags. Embroidery, while a broad term, is more commonly referred to a series of different stitches used in a work. And then there is crewel work.

You could go down a whole rabbit hole in just embroidery and the various stitches!

https://blog.papertreyink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/6a00d8341c64e753ef01b7c7603473970b.jpg

Cross stitch:
http://images.wisegeek.com/cross-stitched-heart.jpg

Bargello:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bargello_(needlework)#/media/File:Florentin.png

Crewel work:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crewel_embroidery#/media/File:Crewel_curtain_c_1696_England_leaf_detail.jpg

[Curious Curator]

The first one is “chicken scratch”…somehow I managed to erase the words “chicken scratch”.

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