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	NeedleNThread.com: Hand embroidery - tips, tricks, and great resources for your needle 'n thread!
		Embroidery stitches, needlework supplies, floss and fabric, threads, creative embroidery ideas, patterns for surface embroidery can all be found at needle 'n thread.
		I was searching for inexpensive hand embroidery books - something with basic stitch diagrams and a few patterns - that I could give away as prizes for the summer embroidery classes I taught to kids this year, and I found a little gem.
		This is the last of the four embroidery patterns the kids chose from for their drawstring bags.
	www.needlenthread.com (2646 words)

	Embroidery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a needle.
		Embroidery is classified according to its use of the underlying foundation fabric.
		Surface embroidery encompasses most free embroidery as well as some forms of counted-thread embroidery (such as cross-stitch).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embroidery (344 words)

	Surface Embroidery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		I would define surface or free-style embroidery as stitching with thread on a fabric ground using the more traditional stitches; such as, satin, stem, chain, blanket, leaf, etc.
		I love the Jacobean/crewel style of embroidery so I designed this pattern and used various trellis and fill-in stitches with his name stitched in the open areas.
		The blouse was stitched with basic embroidery stitches; satin, stem, feather, straight, back stitch, etc. To see a larger image.
	ikutec.com /surface.htm (407 words)

	Home Beautiful: Domestic embroidery 1900 - 1940
		Textile embroidery spread from the far east and mid east to Europe, where it was widely practiced by medieval times.
		Decorative surface embroidery on practical household linens came into vogue in America at the end of the 19th century.
		Embroidery is much easier if a hoop is used to keep the work taut.
	www.moah.org /exhibits/archives/embroider/embroider.html (1085 words)

	Crewel Embroidery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The idea of the sampler originated with this embroidery as books on embroidery were very rare at this time and designs were passed from household to household via the sampler.
		Crewel embroidery is surface embroidery, usually on linen, stitched with wool.
		http://www.egausa.org/ICC/iccjacobean.htm (EGA ICC by Judy Jeroy on Crewel embroidery)
	www.ega-gpr.org /Activities/SharpNeedle/Crewel.htm (698 words)

	Mary-Dick Digges
		Her work in the world of embroidery touched thousands of people, for under her tutelage many would attain the skills they now hold, and with her visionary zeal thousands of others had the opportunity to study the subject.
		The Mary-Dick Digges Scholarship fund was established in 2001 from contributions made in honor of Maly-Dick Digges' lifelong achievements in and contributions to the art of embroidery to provide scholarships to EGA members for the study of surface embroidery.
		For the purpose of this scholarship fund, "surface embroidery" shall be defined as crewel embroidery, Japanese embroidery, and stumpwork.
	www.egausa.org /News/MDDigges.htm (796 words)

	Services
		Embroidery machines, like plotters, have various commands including needle up, needle down, color change, and pattern definition (x and y motion) of the embroidery surface.
		Because curved surface embroidery has more limitations on the size of the embroidery, we have cap panel out programs, allowing a larger embroidery field.
		While technology advances have brought many changes to the embroidery process, direct conversions from a scanned image to embroidery with reasonable running times are still not possible.
	www.bmdw.com /services.htm (1100 words)

	Shadow Embroidery - Heritage Shoppe - Oconto, WI
		This can be done color-on-color (i.e., white on white), or by introducing color schemes just as in surface embroidery.
		Shadow darning is lesser known, and involves darning threads across the stitches on the back of the work to apply greater coverage or a denser hue.
		Any embroidery thread can be used, such as silk, cotton floss or floche.
	www.heritageshoppe.com /heritage/stitches/advanced/advanc05.html (614 words)

	West Kingdom Needleworkers Guild: Articles
		When we talk about 'surface embroidery,' we are generally not talking about anything where you count threads.
		These stitches are a major part of a particular style of embroidery; one that was so popular that it pretty much defined the word "embroidery" in the 1950s, '60s, and early '70s in this country.
		Embroidery in Britain from 1200 to 1750, by Donald King and Santina Levey.
	www.bayrose.org /wkneedle/Articles/Surface.html (1799 words)

	Embroidery Book Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		I found "The Art of Brazilian Embroidery" disappointing because so much of it was a duplication of the first book and I didn't feel that the original material warranted the price.
		Embroidery is color (unless your are doing white/red/flwork) and needs colored photos if you want to produce an effective book.
		I had bought one of her designs not knowing what Brazilian embroidery was, I stitched it using cotton thread.
	ikutec.com /books.htm (2406 words)

	Heirlooms Forever - Patterns
		Repeat design is suitable for traditional surface embroidery and ideal for monochromatic color s cheme.
		Contains patterns for 1) square embroidered collar 2) gathered split collar with embroidery and lace trim 3) embroidered apron(short, A-line) with belt and contrasting collar and cuffs 4) diaper shirt 5)collar, cuffs, and placket with buttonholed scallops, plus additional embroidery designs and templates for a variety of shirt treatments including tucks and fagoting.
		This collection of cl assic embroidery designs is a must for the needleworker who wants to express her creative ideas through the countless uses of embroidery.
	www.sews.com /patterns/horne/thorne.html (1674 words)

	Sewing Machines, Embroidery Sewing Machines û ConsumerSearch.com
		The Pfaff is certainly a splurge, but if you quilt and love heirloom sewing, which incorporates lots of decorative motifs and special techniques like smocking and stitches that look like they were made by hand, the Pfaff deserves a test drive.
		Aside from a pricey embroidery machine, you'll probably want to buy additional memory cards, and you'll need special embroidery thread to make the most of a design.
		Embroidery designs are stored on cards, and you can get software and a card reader, which makes storing, downloading and retrieving designs very easy.
	www.consumersearch.com /www/house_and_home/sewing-machines/fullstory.html (3354 words)

	Collars, Etc.
		Repeat design is suitable for traditional surface embroidery and ideal for monochromatic color scheme.
		B – square collar features embroidery design for chain or featherstitch and is ideal for monochromatic color scheme.
		C – round collar features embroidered wreath and flower motifs suitable for traditional embroidery and is edged with insertion and fabric ruffle.
	www.karenfaylor.com /id39.html (1800 words)

	paper_embroidery_scrapbooking_and_stitching_linea_For_Embroidery_Beginners_learn_how_to_embroider_embroidery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Several surface embroidery or crewel stitches are used and DMC conversions are suggested for color selections.
		Using several simple surface embroidery or crewel stitches, create a garden with hollyhocks and daisies.
		Embroidery needles are also called Crewel needles, today, and this package of sizes 5 through 10 includes 16 needles.
	www.jennyjune.com /embroideryfor_beginners.asp (1997 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Embroidery is a method of machine stitching your design onto a fabric surface.
		Embroidery is ideal for upscale items such as jackets and bags.
		Screen printing is a method of applying ink to a surface through a stencil supported on a fine mesh of fabric stretched tightly over a frame.
	www.printablepromotions.com /decoratingmethods.htm (454 words)

	Custom Embroidered Logo Cap - Embroidery Authroity Digitizing Service
		Embroidery Authority is a family owned business specializing in company and corporate logo embroidery on a wide variety of clothing and accessories - including several styles of fleece, shirts, jackets, caps, hats, bath robes, towels, blankets and more.
		For more information about our embroidery service please contact us at 877-287-7525.
		For more information about custom embroidery please contact us at 877-287-7525.
	www.embroideryauthority.com /embroidered-cap.html (737 words)

	Needlework Corner- Intro to Crewel Kits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Crewel and Surface Embroidery kits come with design printed on fabric in the manner of design outline only(on linen or cotton fabric) or design outline with full color background(on polyester fabric).
		Crewel embroidery refers to wool embroidery worked in a combination of several different stitches.
		Surface embroidery refers to embroidery worked in any thread type other than wool, i.e.
	www.needleworkcorner.com /crintro.htm (240 words)

	Lacis Tools & Materials
		The exquisite embroidery of the Madeira Islands unveiled through the history, detailed stitch illustrations and the special techniques developed for the execution of this work.
		Bold surface embroideries of imaginative interpretations of common plants for festive use.
		For both embroiderers and textile collectors, the wealth of Polish embroidery is explored in terms of eyelet, cutwork, goldwork, beadwork, drawn thread, net embroidery and other techniques by technique and contemporary projects.
	www.lacis.com /catalog/data/b_embroiderypt1.html (4937 words)

	Sunrise Pashmina Customization - Embroidery, Beading, Patterns
		For embroidery and beading, be sure to specify thread and bead colors.
		The receipt generated automatically at checkout will reflect only the price of the base shawl, but you will receive a purchase confirmation email specifying the actual price of your order.
		Embroidery, beading, and jacquard texture are available as add-ons to the 70% pashmina/30% silk and 50% pashmina/50% silk wraps in all regularly-available colors.
	www.sunrise-pashmina.com /embroidered.html (310 words)

	Crewel Yarns (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Although some stitchers refer to any colored, surface embroidery as “crewel”, the term should really be used only for embroidery done with wool yarn.
		Because it is strong and thick Paternayan is often favored by newcomers to crewel embroidery.
		Medici is nevertheless a good quality yarn, favored by some stitchers for very fine surface embroidery or crewel work details.
	www.accomplishments-shop.com /crewel_yarns.htm (442 words)

	Crazy Quilt Embroidery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		After the ground cloth is completely covered with fabric pieces, the fun begins and every seam, and perhaps large portions of the patch itself, are covered with decorative embroidery, lace, buttons, and anything else your heart desires.
		A workshop that I took with Deanna Powell on crazy quilting is what turned me on to surface embroidery in general and is part of the reason that I write The Sharp Needle column.
		Indeed, the surface embroidery is the focal point of crazy quilting.
	www.ega-gpr.org /Activities/SharpNeedle/CrazyQuilting.htm (580 words)

	Select Group to Display (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Jenny June Fancy Work is a shop primarily for the surface embroiderer.
		"Surface embroidery" is an embroidery guild term used for embroidery which is not a counted-thread embroidery.
		An example of surface embroidery is crewel, brazilian, ribbon, stumpwork, Mountmellick work, and plain old "embroidery".
	www.jackandsusie.com /jslinks/comment.php?gb_id=133 (44 words)

	Embroiderers' Guild Bookshop - Traditional Embroidery - General
		A combination of well-known embroidery techniques such as drawn thread, needle weaving and surface stitches.
		Includes detailed information on setting up for embroidery and 16 projects with full instructions to explain their development and stitching.
		A handy introduction to techniques and 240 stitches for different forms of surface embroidery, needlepoint, counted thread embroidery, metal thread embroidery, machine embroidery, applique, quilting and other techniques.
	www.embroiderersguild.org.uk /bookshop/db/Traditional_Embroidery (284 words)

	Cutwork Embroidery
		Cutwork embroidery is a beautiful form of needlework where portions of the background fabric are cut away and discarded, with the edges worked over in buttonhole stitches.
		Richelieu embroidery is similar only the connecting bars are ornamented with picots and occasionally we find the addition of worked rings.
		Erica Wilson's Embroidery Book, an awesome resource for the details of history which is included with all the instructions for sewing lots of different embroidery stitches.
	www.white-works.com /cutwork_embroidery.htm (753 words)

	Embroidery Books
		Applique and surface embroidery in fine wool and silk thread are also utilised.
		Demonstrates how surface stitches are used in crewel work and explains some rules which will help achieve better results.
		It is a form of late 18th to 19th century whitework embroidery which incorporates surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace and needleweaving and was traditionally embroidered on blouses, shirts, pillow cases, sheets, towels etc. An excellent guide to this technique
	www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au /books6.htm (718 words)

	Cameo's Bookshelf
		Charts of other types of surface embroidery need to be enlarged and transferred to the fabric.
		Cross-stitch, needlepoint, ribbon and surface embroidery, and more are covered in 18 designs that provide lessons on visualizing textures, enhancing colors, and replicating realistic images in embroidery.
		This is another of the general needlework reference books that covers many, many forms of needlework including sewing, surface embroidery, cross-stitch, canvaswork, quilting, patchwork, and applique.
	www.cameoroze.com /interests/books/main/booksbycategory_nw.asp?category=28 (2606 words)

	CameoRoze's Stitcher's Studio
		In the earlier forms of hedebo embroidery the motifs were drawn, and the rest of the embroidery worked in surface stitchery.
		Hedebo embroidery is a traditional Danish craft, and was worked first on homespun and woven linen.
		The motif was transferred to the linen, the outlines worked in chain stitch, and all surface embroidery completed before the work was removed from the frame to cut the ground, working from the back of the material.
	www.cameoroze.com /101/be_hedebo.htm (271 words)

	History of the Decorative Motifs, page 4
		After looking at these portraits it is inescapable to me that this style of embroidery is the same style that was used in colonial North America and the belief that colonial North American embroidery was invented here has to be disputed.
		To continue my point, the style of embroidery in the Deerfield Embroidery and the Elizabethan embroidery as seen in the portraits are more suited to commercial work as the larger designs and type of embroidery stitches like the Roumanian stitch could be quickly done by a stitcher.
		This stitch is found on most of the colonial crewel type embroidery and it was thought to be invented in North America.
	www.overthemoondesigns.com /HistoryDecoFabric4.htm (878 words)

	COLLARS, ETC. Pattern Catalog
		This collection is a must for the needleworker who wants to express her creative ideas through the countless uses of embroidery.
		The front is constructed of one piece of fabric and features smocking to the shoulder on either side of a center box pleat.
		This is the pattern we have used for years to showcase our collar, yoke, and hem embroideries.
	www.collarsetc.com /patterns.html (2221 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Stumpwork, Goldwork & Surface Embroidery: The Beetle Collection: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The hand embroidery instructions are limited, but that didn't stop me enthusing over her work.
		And as my experience of hand embroidery, particularly stump work is poor; I now need to purchase a simple basic book.
		This book is a must for anyone who enjoys embroidery and fiddling about with tiny bits of fabric, beads and other treasures.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1863513183 (702 words)

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