Spanish Lace Work
Straw Embroidery is virtually unheard of now but it was a type of embroidery Victorians were interested in using. Have you used any straw in your embroidery lately? Me neither, however, I do find it interesting.
Swiss Embroidery is known by many different names such as Broderie Anglaise, Irish Work, and Madeira Work.
Towelling (Toweling) Embroidery was very popular in the 1880's. It is a mix of easy embroidery stitches and drawn work. THe results are remarkable.
Tulle Embroidery is a true Victorian style embroidery. Simple to do using just Tulle, floss, and a simple pattern.
Venetian Embroidery takes its name from Venetian lace, owing to
a certain similarity in its general appearance. It resembles Roman Work
and Strasbourg Embroidery, but is lighter than either in effect.
Venetian Long Stitch Embroidery is the old-fashioned description of Worsted Work worked on open canvas.
- The present adaptations of this work show it in any material
that can be embroidered, and, of course, the thread employed must
correspond with the material on which the embroidery is done. Often the
work is padded and raised.
White Embroidery is also know as White Work.
As you can see, there are many types of embroidery. Victorian ladies
were expected to know each type of embroidery and understand the
different stitches that were used with each. Like today’s embroiderers,
creative license was used to obtain the look needed for each individual
piece of work. Be creative like Victorian embroiderers were. Don't be
afraid to mix and match types of embroidery to create YOUR work of art!