gros point
Noun: 1. A type of needlepoint embroidery: A specific style of canvas work characterized by using large, diagonal stitches that cover a significant area of the fabric's grid. 2. A specific needlepoint stitch: A stitch that is worked over two horizontal and two vertical threads (or mesh intersections) of the canvas, creating a substantial, textured square.
Gros point refers specifically to the craft technique and the stitch itself. It is often contrasted with petit point, which uses smaller stitches. * The cushion was decorated with beautiful gros point depicting a floral pattern. * For this section of the tapestry, switch from petit point to gros point to cover the background more quickly. * She mastered the basic gros point stitch before attempting more complex patterns.
- As a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe items made with this technique.
- She collects antique gros point footstools.
- The museum displayed a 17th-century gros point sampler.
- Needlepoint (n.): The broader category of embroidery on canvas that includes .
- Canvas work (n.): A synonym for needlepoint.
- Petit point (n.): A much smaller needlepoint stitch, typically worked over a single horizontal and vertical thread.
- Tent stitch (n.): A common diagonal stitch used in needlepoint; and are specific sizes of tent stitch.
- Large tent stitch (n.): A descriptive synonym.
- Quick point (n.): An informal term highlighting its faster coverage compared to petit point.
The term is of French origin, directly translating to "large point." Its meaning is highly specialized within the context of textile arts and embroidery. It does not have general idiomatic or phrasal verb uses outside this craft domain.
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needlepoint embroidery done with large stitches
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a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threads
