Then weave another thread through each stitch ... The back stitch is a good stitch for outlining your embroidery designs.

In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap ... take care of slapping down stitches of colored thread to create designs and filled areas. In practice though, getting ...

The embroidery is sewn with silk thread on wool, linen or cotton, and the choice of colours and designs indicates the woman’s regional identity and marital and economic status. Embroidery is a social ...