Definitions for "PETIT POINT"
Needlework with a very fine cross stitch done by hand. Handbag decorated with petit point embroidery Made by - NO MAKER NAME photos provided by The Bag Lady Handbag with petit point panels Made by - NO MAKER NAME photos provided by substatic
Needlepoint worked in fine yarn on very small, single thread canvas, usually about 20 meshes to the inch or smaller
This refers to both the needlecraft and the canvas. The canvas is very fine with more than 17 or more holes per inch. The needlecraft uses tent stitch in wool or silk on Petit Point canvas to achieve fine detail and wonderful shading.