What is a petit point canvas?

Answer by  okcmouseketeer (779)

Petit point is a term that is used for needlepoint, embroidery, or very fine stitch cross stitching. Also called Quarter Stitching, based on the fact that the work is done on 1/4 of the normal work area. The rule for determining this is canvas with sixteen mesh per inch or more is Petit Point.

Answer by  beelady (334)

Petit Point is a form of needlepoint, or embroidery stitch work. A petit point canvas is a scene or still life done in simple simple needlepoint using colour, rather than stitch type, to distinguish the details in the drawing. This form of craft used to be more common than it is now.

Answer by  mbhef (89)

Petit point is a type of embroidery done on canvas. It is a very small stitch which is made at a 45-degree angle. All together the stitches form a picture.

Answer by  DanielleG (219)

Petit point is also known as cross stitch, tent stitch or needlepoint. This 'canvas' was actually a certain kind of woven cloth that would be stretched over a wooden hoop and then sewn through into designs and patterns.

Answer by  sprintjapan (85)

It is a canvas that looks like a net with many big holes in it which can be seen nromally. Beginners do this stitching since the holes are big, easy for big size needles to go through and easy to mark with numbers according to color. Search yahoo images and type petit point canvas to show result

Answer by  craftycat (9)

Petit point canvas is used in needlepoint. You would use yarn to stitch on the canvas to complete a pattern or picture.

Answer by  Michele13 (1188)

A petit point canvas is a form of needlepoint.The stitches are smaller than regular needlepoint,and this creates a more finely detailed visual effect.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Petit point is a form of needlepoint that uses very small stitches to paint a picture with thread. Petit point canvas is a fine and fairly stiff fabric.