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  2. Embroidery hoops and frames - Wikipedia

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    Embroidery hoops come in various sizes and are generally small enough to control with one hand and rest in the lap. Hoops were originally made of wood, bone, or ivory; [1] modern hoops are made of wood or plastic. [2] Hoops may be attached to a table-top or floor stand when both hands must be free for sewing, as in making tambour lace. Standing ...

  3. Drawn thread work - Wikipedia

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    Drawn thread embroidery is a very early form of open work embroidery, and is the basis of lace.Drawn thread work from the 12th century was known as Opus Tiratum and Punto Tirato [1] from the Arab Tiraz workshops in Palermo.

  4. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    An embroidery hoop. A needle is the main stitching tool in embroidery, and comes in various sizes and types. [33] In both canvas work and surface embroidery an embroidery hoop or frame can be used to stretch the material and ensure even stitching tension that prevents pattern distortion. [34]

  5. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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    Straight stitch – the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery; Tacking stitch (UK, also baste or pin) – quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed; Tent stitch – diagonal embroidery stitch at a 45-degree angle; Topstitch – used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, helps facings stay in place and gives a crisp edge

  6. List of The Woodwright's Shop episodes - Wikipedia

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    This two-part project is charming! An 18th century ball & socket embroidery stand that any wife would love to have. Learn to build the set-screw, the bentwood hoops and the yoke to complete the stand.

  7. Machine embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Commercial machine embroidery in chain stitch on a voile curtain, China, early 21st century. Machine embroidery is an embroidery process whereby a sewing machine or embroidery machine is used to create patterns on textiles. It is used commercially in product branding, corporate advertising, and uniform adornment.

  8. Islamic embroidery - Wikipedia

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    The 17th century Turkish traveller Evliya Çelebi called embroidery the "craft of the two hands". [3] Because it was a sign of high social status in Muslim societies, it had long been widely popular. In cities such as Damascus , Cairo and Istanbul , embroidery was visible on handkerchiefs, uniforms, flags, calligraphy , shoes, robes, tunics ...

  9. Whitework embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Styles of whitework embroidery include most drawn thread work, broderie anglaise, Hardanger embroidery, Hedebo embroidery, Mountmellick embroidery, reticella and Schwalm. Whitework embroidery is one of the techniques employed in heirloom sewing for blouses, christening gowns, baby bonnets, and other small articles. It has been used extensively ...

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