How To Make A
Needlepoint Chair Cover

We have listed some tips on what canvas is best to use for a needlepoint chair cover, or a needlepoint piano bench, and how to go about it in general terms.

• The strongest canvas you can use is a penelope canvas as it is double weave. Use penelope canvas especially if the chair or bench will get a lot of use. A mono canvas is the next best option and would be a good option especially if the furniture is going to be mostly decorative.
• The needlepoint will need to go around curves when it is upholstered. It is best to make a muslin/cheesecloth pattern of the design before you start stitching (if you are going to get this professionally upholstered then the upholsterer should do this for you). This is so you stitch to the right dimensions. Then trace the pattern onto the canvas, leaving a 3 inch margin of blank canvas. You would then block the stitched canvas back to this pattern There is no special trick to this, just follow the instructions on our site for blocking needlepoint.
• Use basketweave stitch for as much of the project as you can. Basketweave provides a good, strong backing to the canvas and so it will wear better. It will also distort the canvas less than other stitches which will help when you go to block it.

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