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<p>[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 9728686, member: 649"]<i>From the one photo provided</i>, it looks like needlepoint, which is typically done on canvas. It also looks like it's in a frame?</p><p>I don't know where you're located but I've read that in the UK, needlepoint is often called tapestry. Strictly speaking, however, it's not. Needlepoint consists of lots of diagonal stitches done on a background (typically canvas). True tapestry is woven on a special type of loom, not stitched.</p><p><i>If you provide a close-up photo of the stitches, and a photo of the back, it would be helpful.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>EDIT: If it's not actually needlepoint (a canvas covered in small diagonal stitches), other possibilities include tufting and latch hook. Either way, it appears homemade from a kit and would only have sentimental value.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 9728686, member: 649"][I]From the one photo provided[/I], it looks like needlepoint, which is typically done on canvas. It also looks like it's in a frame? I don't know where you're located but I've read that in the UK, needlepoint is often called tapestry. Strictly speaking, however, it's not. Needlepoint consists of lots of diagonal stitches done on a background (typically canvas). True tapestry is woven on a special type of loom, not stitched. [I]If you provide a close-up photo of the stitches, and a photo of the back, it would be helpful.[/I] EDIT: If it's not actually needlepoint (a canvas covered in small diagonal stitches), other possibilities include tufting and latch hook. Either way, it appears homemade from a kit and would only have sentimental value.[/QUOTE]
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