Needlework

Needlework is another term for the handicraft of decorative sewing and textile arts.

Needlework includes

Patchwork

Patchwork or "pieced work" a form of needlework that sewing together pieces of fabric into a design. larger is usually based on repeat patterns up with colored shapes. Patchwork embroidery has been in vogue for decades and gained popularity during Great Depression, as it was the only method recycle worn clothing into warm quilts. embroidery traditionally been sewn together by hand, but the change technology and to cash on the benefits Patchwork is most often used to make but can be used to make bags, wall-hangings, warm jackets, skirts and other items of clothing. Some textile artists work with patchwork, combining it with embroidery and other forms of stitchery.

Knitting

Knitting is a craft by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. may be done by or by machine. Flat knitting, which is done on two straight needles, produces a length of cloth, while circular knitting, which is done double-pointed needles, produces a tube of cloth. Knitted cloth made out of yarn, a length of continuous fibres. Yarn knitting can be made of natural or synthetic Most knitting (also called pins) are long, slender sticks with either one or two tapered ends used to hold and bring the working yarn through active stitches.

Embroidery

Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a needle. stitches are the smallest units in embroidery, embroidery patterns are formed by doing many embroidery stitches, either all the same or different ones, following a counting paper, following a design painted on the fabric or even working freehand. Blackwork a simple form of embroidery, stitched in black thread on white or off-white fabric.

Cross Stitch

Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. Cross-stitch is the most popular form of hobby embroidery the western world. It lends itself well to use, as is easy to learn and very versatile. Traditionally, was used to embellish items like dishcloths, household linens, and doilies. Modern cross-stitch often make extensive use of colours in many shades. When fine fabric and thread this create very realistic effects, almost like paintings, if that is desired.

Tapestry

Tapestry is woven by hand on a weaving-loom. Most weavers use a naturally based warp thread such as linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool cotton, but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. is commonly (though incorrectly) applied to items made in work such as needlepoint. Canvas work can look very much like tapestry.