Hi! I came across the legendary “Dreamcatcher” embroideries at Dreamcatchers. Each of the embroidery patterns are stunning, to say the least. All of them follow the circle fashion designs with multiple concentric or semi circles inscribed within to give it a magical look. The embroidery comes with feathers looping down below gi [...]
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Stunning “Dreamcatcher” M...
Hi! I came across the legendary “Dreamcatcher” embroideries at Dreamcatchers. Each of the embroidery patterns are stunning, to say the least. All of them follow the circle fashion designs with multiple concentric or semi circles inscribed within to give it a magical look. The embroidery comes with feathers looping down below gi [...]
Enchanting Ukrainian Ethnic Embroider...
If you have a flavour for ethnic embroidery, there is one historic set of patterns that you cannot overlook in your embroidery quest. Ukrainian embroidery dates back to 500 BC where excavated sites have revealed embroidered clothing. Until the 19th century, it was a common household craft and practised by one and all. The gallery of Ukrainian [...]
Giant Hand Embroidery – Gift to...
9 artisans – 4 years hard work. All done with the motive of giving a fitting tribute to Hanoi on the occasion of its millenial anniversary. The gift is in the form of a giant hand embroidered artistic piece titled : “Aspiration of 1000 year Thang Long”.
Background of Thang Long
The central old citadel of Hanoi was the e [...]
Have You Heard of Assisi Embroidery?
Most probably you may have not… Assisi Embroidery is a type of counted-thread embroidery with foundations that range back to the 13th century in a small town called Assisi in Italy. The background is filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs are left void and unstitched. Hence this embroidery has been coined as the voiding [...]
Palestinian Embroidery Motifs –...
So lets begin with : What is a motif? A motif is basically a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration. It could also mean a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music. An embroidery motif is a pattern in cloth which consists of decorative shapes in various splashes of co [...]
The Lesser Known Art of Paper Embroid...
An embroidered pattern done on paper is known as paper embroidery. Simple, isn’t it? It can get a bit complicated though!
So, when did paper embroidery begin in the world? Let us trace the evolution and history of this unique and amazing art.
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The history of embroidery on paper can be traced back to the late 1700’s when [...]
Forum Invite – Warm Welcome
Dear All,
You are welcome to visit the Embroidery Forum. This has recently been launched… Feel free to post in your articles in relevant categories and use it as your area to unwind.
There are various broad areas of interest like embroidery digitizing, business, technical which are further subdivided into more specific topics.
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The Bejewelled Afghan Embroidery R...
United Arab Emiratie Zareena showcased the true Arab, Pashno cultural embroidery patterns in the recent Dubai fest. The hallmark of her collection are the lush embroideries on single one-piece gowns. Blending old, vintage Afghani references, Zareena uses the thread zari and the gotha (the metallic fabric used richly in Indian wear) as well [...]
The Amazing Bead Embroidery Technique...
What exactly is bead embroidery? This is an ancient hand embroidery technique which originated in Germany in the 12th century. The pattern was first drawn onto the parchment and then attached to the fabric. The beads were strung onto one single thread, laid on the design in the desired manner and then couched into place with a thread and sec [...]
Fantasy Fairy Embroidery Designs!
Check out this amazing heavenly collection of fantasy fairies and creatures. One might get to see some embroidered fairies or goddesses but getting all of them at one place is a rare thing. We have them all here at Magical Machine Embroidery and they are a treat. All of them are done using machine embroidery designs. It is necessary that the [...]