In terms of art, Yue embroidery is complicated and crowded in patterns, brilliant in colors, simple in stitch, rough and loose in embroidery threads with irregularly long and short stitches and ...

A few potholders, some Christmas ornaments, a doll or two -- these are sewing projects I often take on as the holidays near. As I add the rickrack trim to an ornament or embroider the sweet smile ...

Phulkari stands out as a unique embroidery technique that employs long and short stitches to create intricate floral and geometric patterns. Remarkably, the embroidery is done on the reverse side ...

Discover the art of handmade elegance with our video tutorial on creating beautiful knot bracelets, rings, and embroidery chain stitch designs. Learn step-by-step techniques tailored for beginners and ...

A landscape design showing the different kinds of stitches, namely: running stitch, single ray, back stitching, lazy daisy, outline stitches, French stem satin stitch, long and short stitch and ...

For example, concentric long and short stitches were used on flowers; straight long and short ones on rockery. Sometimes the embroidery integrated "encroaching" stitches to create the texture of ...

For larger areas, alternate long and short stitches till you fill the space. The main thing to consider, however, when working with embroidery threads is "how you finish your threads," says Solomons.

Animal Embroidery Workbook: Step-by-Step Techniques & Patterns for 30 Cute Critters and More Jessica Long. Landauer, $19.99 trade paper (208p) ISBN 978-1-94716-346-1 ...

Needle painting also known as thread painting or painting with a needle, is a hand embroidery technique blending long and short stitches to create realistic images on cloth. These long and short ...