http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/victorian-blog.html The Victorian Embroidery and Crafts Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the additions and changes to the victorian-embroider-and-crafts.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us victorian Fri, 09 May 2008 06:09:45 GMT Fri, 09 May 2008 06:09:45 GMT victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/hand-embroidery.html Hand embroidery is an art of it's own. Care must be taken from the very first step to the last. Learn the finer points in hand embroidery to ensure your project becomes a work of art you are proud of. Fri, 09 May 2008 03:10:04 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/types-of-embroidery.html Types of embroidery includes every sort of ornamental work done with a sewing needle of any kind. Embroidery may be done on any number of fabrics from satin to canvas. Victorians embraced them all! Fri, 09 May 2008 00:48:13 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/embroidery-stitches.html Embroidery stitches with instructions will supply those who desire to use the needle an opportunity to vary or increase their knowledge and efforts in the decorative arts. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:43:50 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/tinsel_embroidery.html Tinsel Embroidery is worked upon net, tulle, and thin muslin materials, and is an imitation of the Turkish Embroideries. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:24:34 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/sitemap.html Here is Victorian Embroidery and Crafts sitemap to help you find all the information you want easily! Tue, 06 May 2008 14:26:17 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/rice_embroidery.html If you like White Embroidery, then Rice Embroidery will interest you. This elegant embroidery is about texture instead of color. Tue, 06 May 2008 01:29:41 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/bath_towel_holder.html Here is a Victorian bath towel holder that will add elegance to any bathroom. It is quick and easy and yet, oh, so Victorian. Sat, 03 May 2008 20:40:26 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/victorian-crafts.html Authentic Victorian crafts are highly sought after. Here you will find authentic directions, illustrations and suggestions for craft items made during the mid-1800's to the early 1920's. Sat, 03 May 2008 20:33:07 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/fancy_tidy.html 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. Sat, 03 May 2008 20:02:39 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/rococo_embroidery.html 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. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:50:21 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/punched_work.html Vintage Punched Work. Not your everyday embroidery and not to be confused with today's Punch Work. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:11:35 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/needle-case.html Here is an authentic Victorian Needle Case craft that is easy to do and is quite beautiful. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:46:29 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/kensington_stitch.html 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 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:27:22 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/ismit_stitch.html 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. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:32:36 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/irridescent_embroidery.html Irridescent Embroidery is an unusual embroidery. Here you can find how to make this very special embroidery add sparkle and uniqueness to your linens. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:22:28 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/french_laid.html 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. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:49:04 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/fancy_mittens.html AUTHENTIC Victorian Knitting Pattern - Lady's Fancy Mittens - FREE! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:46:07 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/embroidery-instructions.html Find great embroidery instructions with illustrations for victorian embroidery projects here. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:42:32 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/embroider_the_holly.html 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. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:36:01 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/embroider_the_daisy.html 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! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:29:35 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/dresden_embroidery.html 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. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:17:22 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/delft_embroidery.html Bring the timeless beauty of Delft embroidery into your home. Learn more here. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:43:30 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/crocheted_bag.html 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. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:02:19 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/crocheted_bag_design.html Here is another FREE vintage crocheted bag design, complete with illustration and instructions just waiting for you to try! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:24:45 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/Chain_stitch.html 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. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:30:02 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/birds_eye_stitch.html Learning the Bird's Eye Stitch will help you make embroidered flower petals with ease. Fast, effective, and beautiful. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:51:08 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/buttonhole_stitches.html 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! Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:41:54 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/cord_stitch.html The cord stitch is a twisted stitch that could add depth and beauty to your next project. Check it out! Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:34:01 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/coin_purse.html 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. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:18:17 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/childs_crocheted_cap.html Crocheted baby or childrens items are VERY Victorian. Here you will find instructions for a wonderful vintage childs crocheted cap that may be lined or unlined, whichever you wish. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:14:41 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/chair-cover.html This Oriental Embroidery for a chair cover pattern is typical of the Victorian Age. This is an authentic pattern and it is FREE! Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:10:46 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/chain_stitch_variations.html Chain stitch variations can add that special touch to your embroidered linens. They look extremely difficult to make but are actually very simple. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:08:42 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/bulgarian_stitch.html 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! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:47:32 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/bulgarian_embroidery.html 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! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:20:03 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/brier_stitch.html Here you will find how to make the essential Brier Stitch and all its variations. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:18:51 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/brick_stitch.html The brick stitch produces a pattern that resembles bricks laid in rows. It is suitable for filling large leaves in conventional designs. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:16:46 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/botanical-stitches.html Botanical stitches and illustrations can be found here. Illustrations on the proper embroidery methods to use will help you achieve professional results! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:14:21 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/borders-and-insertions.html 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! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:02:42 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/beading_stitch.html 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. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:22:39 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/index.html Victorian embroidery and craft patterns and how-tos. Learn to make authentic Victorian needlework and craft items! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:19:24 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/arrasene.html 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. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:56:56 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/victorian-pillow.html An AUTHENTIC Victorian pillow pattern FREE just for you! Learn how to make a beautiful Victorian pillow that you will be proud display. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:13:01 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/honeycomb-stitch.html 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. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:57:45 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/transfer-method.html 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. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:46:10 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/crochet_instructions.html Find authentic victorian crochet instructions here. Wonderful illustrations to help you learn to crochet. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:59:22 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/stitches.html Here you can find embroidery stitches from Beeton's Book of Needlework. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:42:44 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/satin_stitches.html 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 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:01:48 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/herringbone_stitch.html 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. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:07:25 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/janina_stitch.html 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. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:11:16 GMT http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/victorian-inspired-crafts.html Victorian inspired crafts can bring that wonderful Victorian feeling into your home quickly and inexpensively. Here you will find craft projects you can start and finish today! Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:08:17 GMT