Three types of canvas work
Jo Kefford
The stitches used on canvas works effects the interpretation of the overall drawn design in two ways. First, the stitches can alter the drawn lines of the design. Differences between drawn and stitched lines occur because the stitches must be worked to conform to the grid-like structure of the canvas. Draw lines, of course, are free from such restrictions. However, how much deviation occurs depends on the character of the stitch and the size.
The other way the stitch affects the look and feel of the work is the texture or pattern the stitching produces. Canvas work offers a wide choice of texture possibilities to alter the visual impact of the design.
The most commonly used stitch, tent stitch, is a small...
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