We welcome you for Needlepoint Stitches on NeedlePointKits.net. 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. So be more specific about stitches wit us at NeedlePointKits.net