Our collection includes over 700 needlework samplers ranging from as early as the 1400s, to pieces stitched in the 20th century. They offer a fascinating insight into the practice and teaching of an ...

Because of these above-said uses, (and because there were no ipads, or TV or even schools for girls) in olden times, all the young girls (aged 6 to 15) would sit down daily regularly to complete their ...

Don't know your counted thread from your freestyle? Not heard of bargello? Get up to speed with our illustrated guide. The craft of hand embroidery is practised all over the world and involves a vast ...

Favorite Embroidery motifs from Dutch samplers by Meulenbelt-Nieuwburg, Albarta Publication date 1974 Topics Samplers, Embroidery -- Patterns, Embroidery, Dutch Publisher London : Batsford Collection ...

Have you ever marveled over the beauty of an embroidered pillow? How about a t-shirt that has a custom message that was done in embroidery? Now, have you ever wished that you could do that, too? Well, ...

Many people I know who love sewing, is fascinated by embroidery but choke when they think about finding and drawing the designs on fabric. They look for shortcuts or look out for the simplest designs.