Gobelinstickerei

Also known as tapestry, canvas work, tapestry work, needlepoint embroidery, canvas embroidery, canvas work embroidery, needlepoint work

Needlepoint is a type of canvas work, a form of embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Traditionally needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. Although needlepoint may be worked in a variety of stitches, many needlepoint designs use only a simple tent stitch and rely upon color changes in the yarn to construct the pattern. Needlepoint is the oldest form of canvas work.