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Embroidery

• Principles of Stitch Direction
  Principles of Stitch Direction will help you embroider realistic (and beautiful) flowers and other plants. Knowing this information can make all the difference!
  
  
• Transfer Methods
  Which transfer method will work best for you? There are a number of ways to transfer patterns to your material. Here are a few ways you may not have thought about and may want to give a try.
  
  
• Borders and Insertions
  Embroidery borders and insertions can add something special to almost any article. Here are illustrations of stitches that can take your items from so-so to WOW!

• The Embroidery Hoop
  An embroidery hoop or frame is an essential piece of equipment to any embroiderer. Today's hoops still retain the general shapes as were used 100 or more years ago and the sizes available then are still available today. Below is some information which was published in 1889 to instruct ladies in the use of this important item.
  
  
• Embroidery Needles
  An item to claim attention of any embroiderer is the matter of needles, and be sure this is a very important item in the embroiderer's outfit, as upon the use of proper needles depends much of the beauty of the work.
  
  
• Single or Double Thread
  It is sometimes confusing on whether to use a single or double thread when embroidering. Here is some information that Victorian ladies were given when the question "single or double threads?" arose.
  
  

• Beading Stitch
  The beading stitch is sometimes used where very light sprays are introduced into the design. Here you will find instructions on how to make this wonderfully dainty stitch.
  
  
• Bird's Eye Stitch
  Learning the Bird's Eye Stitch will help you make embroidered flower petals with ease. Fast, effective, and beautiful.
  
  
• Brick Stitch
  The brick stitch produces a pattern that resembles bricks laid in rows. It is suitable for filling large leaves in conventional designs.
  
  
• Brier Stitch
  Here you will find how to make the essential Brier Stitch and all its variations.
  
  

• Bulgarian Stitch
  The Bulgarian stitch is a heavy outline stitch used by Victorian embroiderers. Many current embroidery books make no reference to it. Learn more about it here!"
  
  
• Buttonhold Stitches
  Here you will find many of the variations of Buttonhole stitches, also called "overcast" stitches. These stitches are ones that you will be glad you know!
  
  
• Chain Stitch
  The Chain Stitch is a basic but very important embroidery stitch. It is not only beautiful in its own right but is also the basis for many other stitches.
  
  
• Chain Stitch Variations
  Chain stitch variations can add that special touch to your embroidered linens. They look extremely difficult to make but are actually very simple.
  
  
• Cord Stitch
  The Cord Stitch is a twisted stitch made by securing it with a stitch at the farthest side and twisting the needle around and around this laid thread back to the starting point. Learn more about it and see if you should use this stitch on your next project.
  
  
• Cross Stitch - See Cross Stitch Embroidery.
  
  
• Couching Stitch
  The Couching Stitch can produce admirable results on almost any embroidery project. Learn how to add the “special touch” to your project.
  
  
• Darning Stitch
  Toward the end of the Victorian era, the Darning Stitch was used more as an embroidery stitch than anything else. See how this simple stitch may add interest to your embroidery.
  
  
• Gobelin Stitch
  The Gobelin Stitch is one copied from old tapestries. It take the light beautifully and produces that dreamy effect we associate with antique hangings.
  
  
• Herringbone Stitch
  The Herringbone Stitch is an embroidery stitch that every embroiderer should know. Knowing this stitch gives the basis of a number of other stitches as well.
  
  
• Holbein Stitch
  The Holbein stitch is most commonly used in blackwork. Learn the technique of producing this simple, but beautiful, stitch here.
  
  
• Honeycomb Stitch
  The Honeycomb Stitch, as used in embroidery, adds dimension to any project. Although this stitch takes time and patience, the end result is worth it.
  
  
• Ismit Stitch
  The Ismit Stitch, also known as the Turkish Cross Stitch, is an adaptation of the Herringbone Stitch. See how this unique stitch can add new dimension to your embroidery.
  
  
• Janina Stitch
  
  The Janina stitch, also known as the Filling Cross Stitch, is the perfect stitch to use on leaves and other open designs. It is also quite easy to do.
  
• Kensington Stitch
  The Kensington stitch is one of the most important, and easiest, of embroidery stitches. Knowing the proper way to use the Kensington stitch call enable anyone to produce wonderful works of embroidery.
  
  
• Kensington Outline Stitch
  The Kensington Outline stitch is one of the most common of the outline stitches. It produces wonderful results when worked correctly.
  
  
• Knot Stitch
  
  The Knot stitch is more than just the well-known French Knot stitch. There are a number of variations of this stitch that can be used in ornamental embroidery as well as Drawn Work.
  
  
• Ladder Stitch
  The Ladder Stitch is the perfect stitch to add that truly Victorian look to any project. Here you will find step by step instructions on how to add this wonderful stitch to your linens.
  
  
• Outline Stitches
  Outline stitches are often considered accessory only to others. Very good work, however, may be done with them alone. Learn how.
  
  
• Overcast Stitch
  Learn the proper way to embroidery the Overcast Stitch, an easy and valuable stitch to know in embroidery.
  
  
• Pattern Darning Stitch
  A unique method in creating designs is by using Pattern Darning. See how it is done, here.
  
  
• Queen Anne Stitch
  The Queen Anne Stitch, also known as the Weaving stitch, is a fine darning stitch that produces wonderful artistic effects. Take a look for yourself!
  
  
• Raised Overcast Stitch
  The Raised Overcast Stitch gives a heavy raised outline effect suitable for elaborate embroidery work. Here you will find instructions and illustration on how to embroider this wonderful stitch.
  
  
• Rice Stitch
  The Rice Stitch is a small fill-in stitch used in Rice Embroidery.
  
  
• Satin Stitch
  Satin stitches are one of most important embroidery stitches to master. These stitches are found in several types of work. Here you can find what type of work they are most used in and how to do them as well!
  
  
• Seed Stitch
  The seed stitch is quite a versatile stitch. It can be used for texture and even shading. Learn more here.
  
  
• Spilt Stitch
  The Split Stitch is a wise choice to use when a narrow outline is required. Find out why and how to best use this stitch here.
  
  
• Twisted Outline Stitch
  The Twisted Outline Stitch is a stitch that will add richness to any embroidered piece. Give it a try! Instructions on how are here!">
  
  
• Wound Stitch
  Although consisting of more than one stitch, many use the term “wound stitch” synonymously with French Knot, Twisted Knot Stitch, or French Dot Stitch.
  
  

• Botanical Stitches
  Botanical stitches and illustrations can be found here. Illustrations on the proper embroidery methods to use will help you achieve professional results!
  
  
• Fancy Embroidery Stitches
  Find fancy embroidery stitches with instructions here. Use to make your embroidery work something special.

• Arrasene Embroidery
  Arrasene, also spelled arasene, is an embroidery material that was very popular during Victorian times but is not seen much today. It was introduced for artistic embroidery around 1883 and was thought to likely supersede Filoselle and Crewels in all kinds of bold designs in decorative needlework.
  
  
• Berlin Work
  Berlin Work is a style of canvas work embroidery. Read to learn more here.
  
  
• Bulgarian Embroidery
  Bulgarian Embroidery is used almost exclusively on heavy linens and canvas. Although not discussed much in current embroidery books, Victorian ladies found it often in theirs. Check it out!
  
  
• Cross Stitch Embroidery
  Cross-stitch has not changed much over the past centuries. It's easy, fun, and can be done quickly. Try these authentic Victorian patterns and see what beautiful items can be made.
  
  
• Delft Embroidery
  Bring the timeless beauty of Delft embroidery into your home. Learn more here.
  
  
• Dresden Embroidery
  Dresden Embroidery is named from the ware of the same name. Linens embroidered in this type of embroidery will add a beautiful sophistication to any Victorian table.
  
  
• English Eyelet Embroidery
  English Eyelet Embroidery became very popular in the late 1800’s. Here you will the stitches most commonly used by Victorian ladies for this beautiful type of embroidery.
  
  
• French Laid Embroidery
  French Laid Embroidery, also known as White Work has been appreciated all over the world. Learn how to make your own masterpiece using these instructions.
  
  
• Florentine Embroidery
  Florentine Embroidery is a wonderful embroidery technique that makes a very pretty filling for open or cut out spaces in a design, simulating as it does drawn work, or punched work.
  
  
• Gretchen Embroidery
  Gretchen embroidery is an unusual embroidery technique not often found. See what it's all about here!
  
  
• Irridescent Embroidery
  Irridescent Embroidery is sometimes called opalescent embroidery. Either name describes this type of embroidery well.
  
  
• Jewel Embroidery
  Do you want to make your latest embroidery project really pop? Try adding Jewel embroidery to it. It will give a brilliant effect to your work!
  
  
• Mediaeval Embroidery
  Find original 1889 information and instructions on Mediaeval embroidery here.
  
  
• Mexican Square Embroidery
  The Mexican Square is not widely published, at least not in the books I have or the research I have done. Since it is unusual, it may be the perfect addition to your embroidery fancy work.
  
  
• Mexican Wheel Embroidery
  The Mexican Wheel embroidery stitch / style is not written or illustrated often. Here you will find the instructions for this unique embroidery.
  
  
• Persian Embroidery
  Persian Embroidery has changed over the course of history. It receives its name based upon the designs and colors used. Give it a try!
  
  
• Punched Work
  Not your everyday embroidery and not to be confused with today's Punch Work.
  
  
• Redwork
  Redwork is as popular today as it ever was. Children and adults alike can enjoy this type of embroidery. Find out more about it here.
  
  
  • Redwork Instructions
    Love Redwork? Redwork instructions are here. Find how simple it is to make your very own Redwork embroidery pieces. Whether you want to make a simple doily or a beautiful Redwork quilt, these instructions will have you stitching in no time!
    
    
    • Free Redwork Pattern Want to try your hand at Redwork. Find your free Redwork pattern here!
      
  
  
• Rice Embroidery
  If you like White Embroidery, then Rice Embroidery will interest you. This elegant embroidery is about texture instead of color.
  
  
• Rococo Embroidery
  The term Rococo Embroidery applies to the type of forms and styles of the Rocco period. This style of embroidery is beautiful for table and bed linens as well as large pieces of work.
  
  
• Towelling Embroidery
  Towelling embroidery was very popular in the late 1880s. Learn how to embroider your towels for that true Victorian touch.

• Canvas
  The final results of your project depend on the quality of products you use. Top quality embroidery materials are requisite. Learn more here!

Crochet
There are few things more Victorian than crochet. Find anything you wanted to know about vintage crochet HERE!

• Crochet Instructions
  Find authentic victorian crochet instructions here with wonderful illustrations to help you learn to crochet.
  
  
• List of Abbreviations
  You will find a "cheat sheet" of crochet abbreviations for today's crochet patterns.
  
  
• Victorian Abbreviations
  Here are Victorian abbreviations and explanations of terms for knitting and crocheting Victorian ladies used.
  
  
• Free Victorian Crochet Pattern
  FREE Victorian Crochet Pattern for you! Authentic 1895 pattern. Give it a try!
  

Knitting Stitches
Find vintage knitting stitches along with descriptions and instructions here. Learn how Victorian ladies produced such wonderful knitted works of art!

Embroidery Crafts


• Aprons, Victorian
  Fancy Victorian aprons were a fit companion to the work-basket, and much artistic taste was expended on this garment to make it a bit of loveliness so beloved by those in the Victorian era.
  
  
• Bath Towel Holder
  ere is a Victorian bath towel holder that will add elegance to any bathroom. It is quick and easy and yet, oh, so Victorian.
  
  
• Chair Cover
  This Oriental Embroidery for a chair cover pattern is typical of the Victorian Age. This is an authentic pattern and it is FREE!
  
  
• Fireplace Screen
  The fireplace screen. Who would have ever thought such a humble item could become such a fashion statement?
  
  
• Letter Holder
  A letter holder was almost a necessity for those living in the Victorian era. Here you will find free directions on how to make your own authentic Victorian letter holder.
  
  
• Napkins
  Find authentic instructions and designs for Victorian style napkins here! Use the very same instructions and patterns used by the ladies of the Victorian era.
  
  
• Narcissus Table Runner
  This Narcissus table runner (Centerpiece)is quite simple to make and makes a great addition to your Victorian table setting.
  
  
• Needle Case
  Here is an authentic Victorian Needle Case craft that is easy to do and is quite beautiful.
  
  
• Picture Frames
  Victorian picture frames, as well as frames for mirrors, were all the rage during the Victorian era. See why!
  
  
• Victorian Pillow
  An AUTHENTIC Victorian pillow pattern – FREE – just for you! Learn how to make a beautiful Victorian pillow that you will be proud display.
  
  
• Pincushions
  Vintage pincushions come in all shapes and sizes. Each one possesses special attractions, and all are so pretty. Find authentic Victorian pincushion patterns and instructions here.
  
  
• Sachets
  What can be more Victorian? The word "sachet" seems to bring thoughts of Victorian ladies with these beautiful little packets tucked here and there to add aroma to every corner of the home.
  
  
• Sewing Case
  The Victorian Sewing Case is the epitome of Victorian ingenuity of mixing organization, beauty and practicality. Find authentic Victorian illustrations and instructions to make your very own sewing case.
  
  
• Table Scarf
  This Narcissus table runner (Centerpiece)is quite simple to make and makes a great addition to your Victorian table setting.
  
  
• Fancy Tidy
  A fancy tidy placed on a table is a true Victorian touch. The instructions for this tidy were published in 1898 and are easily reproduced. Give it a try.
  
  
• Whisk Broom Holder
  Instructions on making your own embroidered whisk broom holder. Easy to follow instructions provided.


Crochet or Knitting Crafts


• Child's Crocheted Cap
  Crocheted baby or children's items are VERY Victorian. Here you will find instructions for a wonderful vintage child's crocheted cap that may be lined or unlined, whichever you wish.
  
  
• Coin Purse
  This wonderful coin purse, or more commonly called, miser's purse, is an authentic pattern from 1899. It would be a welcomed addition to any purse collection.
  
  
• Crocheted Miser's Bag / Purse
  
• Create a beautiful crocheted purse known as a Miser’s Purse using vintage instructions from the Victorian Era.
  
  
• Crocheted Card Basket
  Here are authentic Victorian crochet directions for a beautiful crocheted card basket that would look great on your hall table. See if you don't agree!
  
  
• Crocheted Luncheon Set
  This crocheted luncheon set will help you set a perfect table for lunch, tea, or any time! Now you can make your own using these authentic vintage instructions.
  
  
• Crocheted Purse aka Miser's Bag
  Create a beautiful crocheted purse known as a Miser’s Purse using vintage instructions from the Victorian Era.
  
  
• Ladies' crocheted Bedroom Slippers
  Just for you! Vintage Princess ladies crocheted bedroom slippers. These are vintage (1899) instructions, with illustrations, for you to try.
  
  
• Fancy Mittens
  An authentic Victorian Knitting Pattern for a Lady’s Mitten! Directions and materials required are listed for easy use.
  
  
• Princess Elizabeth Crochet Bag
  Here is another vintage crocheted bag for your fancy work collection. It is a beautiful design and can be made in a number of sizes depending on materials used.
  
  
• Crocheted Workbag
  Here is another beautiful vintage crocheted workbag with illustration and instructions for your enjoyment.
  

Victorian Inspired Crafts
Find beautiful Victorian inspired crafts that you can make quickly and easily. You never know what you might find here!

Victorian Decor
Victorian home decor is a special look that anyone can achieve. With the proper know-how, items can be made that will make any room wonderfully victorian. Check it out!

• Window Draperies
  Victorian draperies were an important decorating element to the home. Find authentic illustrations and instructions on Victorian draperies and curtains here.
  
  
• Fireplace Mantel Lambrequins Victorian fireplace mantel lambrequin instructions! Make your fireplace a beautiful focal point just like Victorian women did.

• How to Embroider the Carnation
  It may look easy to embroider the carnation but they can be tricky. The task can be made easier if one follows the instructions given here.
  
  
• How to Embroider the Chrysanthemum
  Learn the fine points on how to embroider the Chrysanthemum. Details so fine you almost have to look twice to see they are not real!
  
  
• How to Embroider the Daisy
  Daisies are such wonderful flowers. They are light, bright and breezy. Daisies make just about everyone happy by just looking at them. Embroider the daisy on an oft used item to bright your day!
  
  
• How to Embroider the Holly
  Learn the tricks Victorian ladies used to embroider the Holly. It can be a little tricky, but with these instructions, you project will look amazingly life-like.
  
  
• How to Embroider the Strawberry
  Learn to embroider the strawberry and make realistic looking strawberries using these original Victorian instructions. The results will be fantastic!
  
  
• How to Embroider the Sweet Pea
  Here you will find an authentic Victorian directions and illustrations for embroidering the beautiful Sweet Pea.
  
  
• Coronation Rose Embroidery
  Use Coronation Rose Embroidery to make beautiful roses with coronation braid and French knots.
  
  
• Rambler Rose Embroidery
  Love embroidery? Love Roses? Have the best of both worlds. Using this Rambler Rose embroidery to any project will definitely make it special!

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