How Do You Identify Needlework Fabric Art?
Needlework crafts have different looks and styles, and many who do not do needlework do not know the different fabric art. If you sell vintage and collectible textiles, it is important to identify the needle arts by the correct name. Some of the more common needlework is crochet, knitting, macrame, cross-stitch, and the sewing crafts like quilting. Look carefully at the needlework. Know the difference in crochet and knitting. Crochet is often used for doilies and lace, and often has openwork or holes throughout. Knitting is usually like your favorite sweater, but doilies can be knitted, too. Knitting is done with any number of needles, but commonly, it is done with two. Know the difference in cross-stitch and needlepoint. Recognize cross-stitch as embroidery floss on fabric in an x-pattern. Needlepoint is on open-hole canvas, and the holes are filled in with the yarn or embroidery floss. Most embroidery floss needlepoint is called petitpoint. Needlepoint and cross-stitch are done with
