The Techniques Utilized To Generate Needlepoint Patterns

The Techniques Utilized To Generate Needlepoint Patterns Design choices, canvas choices, thread choices and even needle choices are several of the creative possibilities available to a needlepoint crafter. More skillful crafters get fairly fired up when... More

The Techniques Utilized To Generate Needlepoint Patterns Design choices, canvas choices, thread choices and even needle choices are several of the creative possibilities available to a needlepoint crafter. More skillful crafters get fairly fired up when they discuss their preferences, which may leave the uninitiated needlepoint beginners wondering what the big deal is between one option and another. One of the areas where preference is strong opinion for many people is the pattern of the needlepoint canvas. Methods of Design Creation The design on a canvas might be printed, stitch-painted, hand painted, Giclee printed, computer printed, or silk-screened. Printed canvases will usually cost less than other varieties as they can be churned out by a machine quickly and shipped in mass. When compared with printed canvasses, screen printing generates a better product and is not that much more expensive. Giclee printers are quite large and are used to print posters and other art-type projects Less