Monday, October 8, 2007

The Art of Embroidery

Embroidery has survived history in different forms. It has existed in one form or the other for many years. Embroidery is a fulfilling art form which has become an interesting pass time for people from all segments of society. In the recent past, this has made advancements in a lot of aspects, and many of those who are not fully involved with embroidery are unaware of the immense developments.

Embroidery is basically adding colorful threads to fabric in order to create a design. If you purchase an item of clothing embellished with embroidery it was probably done by a machine, as embroidery can take a very long time to do by hand. Most embroidery is done with the help of a pattern, although there are many people who can do it without.

Most embroidery patters are quite inexpensive, as is the thread and needles. This allows anyone to be able to create beautiful designs on clothing, tablecloths, napkins, blankets, and any other type of fabric without having to spend hundreds on all of the equipment. Finding embroidery patterns is also quite easy

by: Pearl Mertens

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