Lana Buck

The term embroidery means many things to many folk, and it's often the source of misunderstanding. To most non-stitchers, it signifies any sort of embroidery practiced with needle and thread upon a ground fabric. Because this incorporates needlepoint and counted thread ( cross stitch ) as well as free embroidery, it isn't difficult to see how misunderstandings arise. In addition in today's landscape there's also machine embroidery to add to the confusion. Free...

The art of hand embroidery has been around for centuries. It is a craft that is an element of pretty much all cultures all around the world. What's outstanding about hand embroidery is that unlike the other traditional art forms, it has continued to be preferred even in this modern age. Many different styles of embroidery have been developed over the decades. The commonest form...