Many people mix up needlepoint and counted thread embroidery, they are similar but different Needlepoint uses a canvas that is stiff; there are small openings that are evenly spaced where a needle and thread can be inserted...

Modern needlepoint derives from the canvas tent artwork that was quite popular during the 16th century and the shadowed wool work in bright-colored yarn that was a craze during the 19th century...

In the ongoing quest to find great deal on eBay or even to find items you can flip, one of the interesting approaches is by looking for misspelled items...

This may come as a surprise to you, but there are people other than your grandmother who enjoy needlepoint as a hobby...