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Needlepoint
History
By
Renee Shelton
© 2006
Ever wondered where
Needlepoint started and how it is evolving? Here are some highlights
of the history of Needlepoint.
History
of Tapestry and Wall Hangings
The history of Tapestry from different times and pictorial examples
of them.
Petit Point History
The history and background of Petit Point.
History
and Definition of Needlepoint
Definition and history of Needlepoint from The National NeedleArts Association.
Needlework - Explanation
and Styles
From Wikipedia, a description of what Needlepoint is and the different
styles that are part of it.
Brief
History of the Sampler
A brief history on the sampler, a "sampling" of different
stitches done on fabric.
History
and Description of Needle Arts
History and description of the Needle Arts including crewel, needlepoint
and cross-stitch.
History
of Cross Stitch Embroidery in the Middle Ages
History of Cross-Stitch Embroidery in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Periods.
History
and Differences in Needlepoint
History, differences of styles and tips on needlepoint.
The
Different Stitches and Their Evolution in Needlepoint
The different stitches used in traditional canvaswork and their evolution.
Historic
and Religious Tapestries
Gallery and notes of historic and religious tapestries.
What is a Gobelin?
History and questions answered about this type of tapestry.
Needlepoint
Sampler History
History of how the sampler style stitch in needlepoint came to be and
how it has evolved.
Compiled
by Renee Shelton.
© 2006
These
are my favorite needlepoint history links on the web. |
