You Can Make Money From Embroidery

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Who wouldn’t want to be able to make money from doing something they love, like a hobby or a craft? The truth is that many people have taken their passion and turned it into profit. No matter whether it is wood crafts, painting or ceramics, arts and crafts are extremely popular, and you can make [...]

Why Needlework Is Good For Your Health

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

People who enjoy stitching have for a long time known the benefits needlework brings. There are many reasons why people choose use their leisure time to stitch, but there are also many reasons why this is good for them!
Engaging in a craft such as needlework causes the embroiderer to slow down, [...]

Hardanger Embroidery: What Is It And How Can I Learn It?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

What is Hardanger embroidery?
Hardanger embroidery, also known as Hardangersm embroidery from Hardanger), originates from the Hardanger region of Norway. It is a cutwork embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on white evenweave linen fabric. Many people come to Hardanger embroidery from a background of cross stitch. Hardanger, like most cross [...]

An Introduction To Embroidery

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Art is the product of man’s natural admiration for beauty awakened by what he sees, feels, and experiences. There are various forms of art that involve utilization of imagination and creativity. These forms require certain skills to create a so-called work of art. Music, literature, sculpture, architecture, and painting are just a few of the [...]

Essential Embroidery Supplies

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a hobby, you need to know the different types of important embroidery supplies and accessories that are available. Also keep in mind that each type can be further divided into specific subtypes based on function and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your need, and type [...]

Choosing Embroidery Thread

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Selecting the right type of threads for any embroidery work is important because the color and texture of the design, and eventually the look of the final product depend on the material and type of thread used. Theres a wide variety of embroidery thread to choose from, so take your time to decide what type [...]

Buying Embroidery Machines

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Types of Embroidery Machines:
When shopping for embroidery machines, remember that there are different types of equipments that can be classified under embroidery machines, based on function, size and use. The most common types are those that need manual operation to create designs on fabrics and other materials, and are mainly used for fiber art and [...]