Needlepoint Stitches are basically based on the same concept but they seem to be different for the novice. There are three different types or patterns of needlepoint stitches and they can easily be interchanges according to the requirement of the project. The stitches generally regarded as canvas stitches are made of straight or slanted stitches, or combinations of both. These stitches can reverse direction, be made longer, or may be combined with one another to create a large variety of stitch types and patterns. Embroidery stitches such as chain, buttonhole, French knots, etc. may also be used effectively on canvas.
There are also many different ways of working a stitch. You need to explore different methods to determine what works best for you and/or the project you are stitching. Straight Stitches are vertical or horizontal stitches. They are usually stitched either horizontally across the canvas or vertically. Most straight stitches, although not all, may be worked back and forth across the canvas or up and down in either direction. Straight stitches do not usually distort the canvas and are the easiest to learn.
