Hi! I just came across this resource at “Embroidery Just For You“ which gives you some swell animal embroidery designs and all for FREE on purchase of a minimum of 25 dollars worth goods! Most of the free machine embroidery goodies are sized lower than 3 inches width by 3 inches height. You could use these as small appliques [...]
Free Animal Embroidery Designs For Yo...
Hi! I just came across this resource at “Embroidery Just For You“ which gives you some swell animal embroidery designs and all for FREE on purchase of a minimum of 25 dollars worth goods! Most of the free machine embroidery goodies are sized lower than 3 inches width by 3 inches height. You could use these as small appliques [...]
The Mirrored Gujarati Embroideries!
Gujarat is one of the 24 states in India. Kutch and Saurashtraare regions in the state of Gujarat which are famous for its folk embroidery traditions. Apart from the usual gifts of jewellery and household utensils, the bride brings to her husband’s home a wealth of richly embroidered textiles carefully worked by herself and the women o [...]
Religious Buddhist Embroidery –...
Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) has an ancient history of handicrafts and their people are skilled in ivory carving, silver work, lacquareware, marble work and embroidery (also known as Shwegyido).
Embroidery is an old industry believed to have started during the reign of Alaungpaya, founder of the Konebaung dynasty. Shwe-ge-doe embroidery is elabo [...]
Try The Quilt Challenge In January 20...
Museum Center at 5ive points is (as its name sounds) an unique center coupled with cultural activites. This museum based out of Cleveland, Tennessee, was open to public from Sep 1999. The Museum houses exhibits and artifacts relating to the history of the Ocoee Region of Tennessee which includes Bradley and Polk Counties . The Museum stor [...]
Beijing Olympics Special – 10 m...
(Photos taken on July 31, 2008 shows 2 parts of the giant handiwork of Panxiu Embroidery gifted as best wishes for the Olympics by the Tu ethnic group in Beijing, capital of China)
What is Panxiu embroidery? Panxiu embroidery is a traditional Chinese hand embroidery – specialised and perfected by the Tu ethnic minority. The Tu eth [...]
Online Sewing and Embroidery Machiner...
The first of its kind in the world of embroidery on such a large scale… an online exhibition for embroidery machines – Sewing and Machine Embroidery Online Exp 2008! The grand launch is on 1st July 2008 and is being organised by fibre2fashion. This 45 day show is a cost effective way for various manufacturers across the globe to [...]
Stumpwork Embroidery – New Zeal...
Stumpwork embroidery traces its roots down under in New Zealand in the 17th century. Stumpwork is a style of raised and padded embroidery which uses a charming bouquet of flowers, fruits, insects, animals – all woven intricately to give the entire design a natural look.
The highlight of this style of embroidery is the stuffed figures a [...]
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 Best Of Embroidery Supplies ̵...
I just came across a good resource for shopping of some essential embroidery supplies. If you want to buy good quality hoops, stabilizers, thread or scissors visit Mr. Vac Mrs. Sew. The cat/hoop package includes prewound bobbins, scissors, thread for the Brother SE-270D, HE-120 and Innovis 500D. The Hat Hoop allows you the unique ability [...]
Applique Embroiderer Special – ...
We start a different series today… A series of famous embroiderers who have needled their way into the embroidery news of the world. They could be tutors on embroidery, writers of embroidery books, experts in embroidery digitizing software or plain and simple embroidery enthusiasts.
We start with Kathleen Bentley Tackett of Blaze Bra [...]