Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlework fabric material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven needlework fabric material having a uniform gridwork pattern with mesh apertures defined by warp and weft threads and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic, random-spun synthetic fiber sheet material coextensively interfaced with the primary layer and permanently bonded at its interfaced surface to the adhesive coated and impregnated crest portions of the warp and weft threads of the woven needlework material. The sheer secondary layer is bonded to the primary layer by an adhesive which in heated liquid form is: initially applied the crest portions of the warp and weft threads on the upper surface of a moving web of the primary layer of woven needlework fabric; permitted to cool and partially cure; and thereafter reactivated to a near melted state.

Abstract: A three-dimensional lifelike representation of the head portion of a real life subject formed by applying flexible sheet fabric material bearing an imprint of the head portion of a real life subject in the form of a computer-generated printed representation of the head of the subject to a computer-selected substrate structure of configuration and size matched to the printed representation of the head of the subject. The printed representation may take the form of an azimuthal-type group of connected sector photographic projections, a warped photographic image, or a panoramic photographic image of the subjects head portion with the flexible sheet fabric material being of a type capable of conforming to the substrate structure.

Abstract: Flexible sheet material having a print surface on the side for receiving imprinted designs, patterns, graphics, photographs, and textual and instructional information has bonded thereto a flexible non-distortable secondary sheet of non-woven synthetic fiber textile material to provide dimensional stability to the printable sheet material. The secondary sheet of stabilizing material acts as a carrier for the printable material for moving such material through a computer-directed printer. The secondary sheet of stabiliziing material is provided with alignment and feed structure along its edges for interacting with printer drive mechanisms to accomplish the movement of same, with its carried printable sheet material, to and through such a printer. The fabric non-distortable secondary sheet material may comprise and endless belt bearing a pressure sensitive adhesive whereby the printable sheet material is only temporarily bonded to the secondary material for carrying same to, through and beyond the printer.

Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic fabric material. The threads of the open-mesh primary layer are bonded to the sheer secondary layer by an interposed adhesive layer with the apertures of the primary layer being functionally free of adhesive and the threads of the primary layer are not susceptible to raveling at the edges of the composite needlepoint material. The sheer fabric secondary layer may be a non-woven, semi-transparent, random spun synthetic fiber material or a sheer closely woven fabric material. The secondary layer is bonded to the primary layer by a liquid adhesive applied to one face of the primary layer before it is compressively interfaced with the secondary layer (with the application of heat) or the secondary layer may itself have adhesive properties.

Abstract: A method of producing needlework canvas materials which are flexible, non-distortable composite laminated materials having a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven needlework fabric which has welded or bonded to one of its faces a relatively thin non-elastic secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of synthetic fiber sheer fabric material. The sheer fabric secondary layer is bonded to the open-mesh primary layer by the application of ultrasonic vibrations and pressure to interfaced moving webs of the primary and secondary fabric materials. The ultrasonic vibratory energy, applied to the interfaced webs, results in the creation of intermolecular mechanical stress with causes heating and melting of the thermoplastic or synthetic materials of the woven primary layer and the synthetic fiber material of the secondary layer.

Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic fabric material. The threads of the open-mesh primary layer are impregnated and coated with a synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material and are bonded to the sheer secondary layer by the synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material of the primary layer or by a combination of such mesh-stiffening material and an applied synthetic adhesive. The threads of the primary layer are not susceptible to raveling at the edges of the composite needlepoint material. The sheer fabric secondary layer may be a non-woven, semi-transparent, random-spun synthetic fiber material or a sheer closely woven fabric material.

Abstract: Flexible non-distortable handcraft sheet materials, including needlework fabrics, adaptable for receiving printed designs, patterns, photographs and craft instructional information and the methodology for producing the materials with the designs, patterns and photographs and instructional information printed thereon. Material alignment and feed features are located along the parallel edges of the materials for moving same through a computer-directed printer. In accordance with the methodology visual information in the form of designs, patterns, photographs, flat art work, still objects, live objects, etc. is converted into digital information through a digitizer with the digitized image information thereafter fed to a computer for manipulation and editing by software and keyboard direction and for conversion to visual image information for CRT display and for utilization by a computer printer as imprinted graphic information.

Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic fabric material. The threads of the open-mesh primary layer are impregnated and coated with a synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material and are bonded to the sheer secondary layer by the synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material of the primary layer or by a combination of such mesh-stiffening material and an applied synthetic adhesive. The threads of the primary layer are not susceptible to raveling at the edges of the composite needlepoint material. The sheer fabric secondary layer may be a non-woven, semi-transparent, random-spun synthetic fiber material or a sheer closely woven fabric material.