embroidery that goes by at least one other name. It is also called Venetian embroidery and Roman embroidery, all of which are but the same style of work under different names. Small shapes are cut out of the ground material, the cut edges are embroidered, and the vacant space is often filled in with decorative stitches. Hardanger and Hedebo can be classified as cut work.
Delft Embroidery gains its name from the Delft ware. Quaint
Holland scenes, done entirely in one color, make this type of embroidery
Drawn thread is needlework where certain threads of the warp or weft (or both) are removed from the ground, and the remaining threads are embroidered.
Dresden Embroidery is named from the ware of the same name. Linens embroidered in this type of embroidery will add a beautiful sophistication to any Victorian table.
English Embroidery is also known as Broderie Anglaise. It is kind of White Embroidery.
English Eyelet Embroidery was a popular style of embroidery and was a means of decorating shirtwaists, collars and other apparel in the late 1800s.
Etching Embroidery, also known as Print Work, is used to reproduce line engravings with embroidery and paint.
is done on a net-like fabric.
Florentine Embroidery is also known as Bargello Embroidery. Traditionally designs are very colorful. By using many different hues of the same color, very intricate shading effects were produced.
French Laid Embroidery, also known as White Work, is known and appreciated the world over. It is a raised embroidery. The stitches are close and firm. It is most generally serviceable and appropriate to all applications of household use.
Gretchen Embroidery is an unusual embroidery technique not often found.
Haspurg lace (Hapsburg lace)
Honiton (with illustration)
Huckaback Embroidery is embroidered on Huckaback fabric. It is fast and easy. The most characteristic feature of this type of embroidery consists in the treatment of the background.
Indian Floss Silk Embroidery
is work executed upon black or
white net with white or colored floss silks, and is an imitation of the
Floss Silk Embroidery made by the natives of India.
Irridescent Embroidery is sometimes called opalescent embroidery and either term indicates the distinctive feature of the work. It is always worked in Kensington Stitch and in the palest of colors
Jewel Embroidery is the introduction of dots in a design which are worked in imitation of jewels.
Kensington Needlework, or Crewel Work
Linen Embroidery was used to decorate borders of towels, tablecloths, and other items because it looked well on both sides. It can be described as a combination of Drawn Work and Embroidery.
is also known as "Point Venice", "Italian Relief Embroidery",
as well as other names. It is basically an adaption of the Buttonhole
Mexican Embroidery is suitable for ornamenting washable materials such as linens, muslins, and cambrics. It uses the buttonhole stitch and other simple stitches.
Mexican Square Embroidery
is unusual, it may be the perfect addition to your embroidery fancy work.
Mexican Wheel Embroidery is similar to Mexican Square Embroidery but has it's own unique appearance.
Mountmellick Embroidery is another one of the types of embroidery that goes by at least one other name. It is also called Mountmellick Work or Fine White Work.
is embroidery done on canvas. Traditionally Needlepoint was
completed on a linen canvas with wool thread. Although different
stitches were used, depending upon locations, the tent stitch was used
most often. Today embroiderers, when needlepointing, use a much wider
range of stitches than ever used before.
Net Embroidery is an effective way of ornamenting White or Black Net for dress trimmings, caps, and other small articles of dress. It is also used for home decorative items that do not get a lot of wear.
Netting Silk in Embroidery is one of the most delicate kinds of embroidery and is worked with fine netting silk, one strand of which is drawn out.
is actually a class of embroidery. It
includes Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Persian, Bulgarian, and Turkish
embroideries. They are cel