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BLACK WORK –SPAIN
Black work is a counted thread embroidery
using straight stitches in a contrasting colour worked on even weave fabric. The true
origin appears to have been the Arabs who in the 13th century traveled to
England.
It is believed that Spanish princess brought this embroidery to
England, hence it is also known as "Spanish Black Work".
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BRAZIL EMBROIDERY
Embroidery of any kind uses stitches known
and used for hundred of years in countless ways. Brazilian dimensional embroidery is no
exception.
The difference is that it doesn’t limit itself to specific
stitches, it uses stitches from all types of needle work. Another difference is the
thread, the thread used here in thicker, with a sheen and smoothness.
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COUNTED THREAD
Counted thread or Canvas embroidery is
worked by counting the threads of the canvas and working each stitch over the stated
number of threads therefore an even weave canvas must be used.
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CREWEL WORK
To embroider is to embellish or adorn by
means of a needle. Crewel embroidery is a type of surface embroidery worked only in crewel
wool. It is the most traditional of English embroideries.
Crewel wool is a two-ply worsted wool or yarn. As a result of
being worked in wool, crewel embroidery is much thicker and the stitching lies above the
background fabric – not just on it.
It has been in existence for more than ten centuries,
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CROSS STITCH
This is a type of counted thread
embroidery. It requires no tracing of designs and is worked on even weave fabric, by
counting the threads of the fabric, following a pattern.
Cross stitch is one of the more easy to learn needle crafts and
the most popular as well. It is a great pass time because it gives people who long to
create the opportunity to be artistic – even if they don’t feel they have the
wealth of artistic talent.
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CUT WORK
Cut work is the most open of all open work
and is well known as eyelet lace. This form of open work embroidery came into vogue in the
16th century and is still popular today. It is used on table linens for
decorative details on blouses and dresses.
Cut work embroidery is a beautiful form of needle work where
portions of the background fabric are cut away. Large cut out areas one reinforced and
with embroidered bars, worked to bridge the areas and stabilize their side.
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DRAWN THREAD WORK
Drawn thread work is one of the oldest
forms of embroidery and its origin dates back to Biblical times. Through the years Drawn
thread work has been done in Greece, Italy, Russia, Germany and Spain. At the end of the
16th century the Drawn thread embroidery on fine linen was introduced to
England by the Royal household.
Traditionally Drawn thread work is always worked on white or
natural linen with self coloured threads.
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RIBBON WORK
Ribbon embroidery as a creative needle
work originated in France in the mid 17th century. It was used to embellish
Royal gowns, waistcoats and for religious vestments.
Ribbon embroidery requires patience and practice, but most
designs are worked quickly and the results are stunning.
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SMOCKING
Best known as the charming traditional
decoration on children’s dresses. Smocking is ideal for controlling and gathering
fullness, but can also be used creatively to produce interesting textural effects.
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