Embroidery as Needlecraft technique

• Embroidery - ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for personal use
• The term embroidery is an English word derived from the old french embroiders meaning edge and border
• Introduced into the orient by the Netherlands in the 15th century
• Bought by Spaniards into the Philippines
• Philippines rivals the best work done in Switzerland a country noted for its exquisite embroidery
• Reached its highest development during the middle ages
• The nuns in the convents were the first to make articles with embroidery
• Gauge - short distance
• Tape measure - more than one foot distance
• Thimbles - protect middle finger
• Embroidery hoop - used to keep fabric stretched
• Needle threader - use for easier threading
• Pounce - powder used for transferring design
• Pin cushion - place for pins and needles
• Fabric - referred to as cloth
• Common weave - most tightly ( linen, wool, cotton)
• Even weave - intended for hardanger embroidery
• Basket weave - used by beginners
• • Thread dents
  • Discoloring and fading
  • Lint buildup
  • Brittleness