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	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_hoop '''Embroidery Hoops'''] are used a pull the fabric tight and provide a convenient way of holding the workpiece as embroidery proceeds.		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_hoop '''Embroidery Hoops'''] are used a pull the fabric tight and provide a convenient way of holding the workpiece as embroidery proceeds.
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_needle '''Embroidery Needles'''] have sharp points and an elongated eye to enable easier threading to thicker [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_thread '''Embroidery Threads''']. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_needle '''Tapestry Needles''' have a large eye but a blunted tip to allow them to pass through the weaves of fabric without causing damage.		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_needle '''Embroidery Needles'''] have sharp points and an elongated eye to enable easier threading to thicker [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_thread '''Embroidery Threads''']. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_needle '''Tapestry Needles'''] have a large eye but a blunted tip to allow them to pass through the weaves of fabric without causing damage.
	* Water based '''Transfer Pens''' provide one way of creating a design outline on the fabric withe advantage that the marks can be washed out afterwards.		* Water based '''Transfer Pens''' provide one way of creating a design outline on the fabric withe advantage that the marks can be washed out afterwards.
	* A '''~~Lightbox~~''' is a useful addition to help trace designs from paper patterns on to fabric.		* A '''Light Box''' is a useful addition to help trace designs from paper patterns on to fabric.


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	\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch'''] is the oldest form of embroidery in which designs are built up using crossed threads. It is featured in many examples of traditional folk art and was very popular with '''[[The Victorians]]''' when young girls were taught to sew by producing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(needlework) '''Samplers'''] embroidered with cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, birds and other animals.		\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch'''] is the oldest form of embroidery in which designs are built up using crossed threads. It is featured in many examples of traditional folk art and was very popular with '''[[:Category:The Victorians\|The Victorians]]''' when young girls were taught to sew by producing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(needlework) '''Samplers'''] embroidered with cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, birds and other animals.
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	Make a small [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(needlework) '''Sampler'''] to practice a selection of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_stitch '''Embroidery Stitches'''] and finish it with an embroidered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monogram '''Monogram'''] based on your own initials.		Make a small [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_(needlework) '''Sampler'''] to practice a selection of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_stitch '''Embroidery Stitches'''] and finish it with an embroidered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monogram '''Monogram'''] based on your own initials.


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	See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Appliqué]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']		See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Appliqué]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']

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+[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery '''Embroidery'''] is the embellishment of fabrics using needle and coloured threads with a wide variety of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery_stitch '''Embroidery Stitches''']. It may also include additional materials, padding and beads for example. As with so many other techniques, it has been dated back to ancient China and has changed little since.
-A variety of stitches are used and the earliest form of '''Embroidery''' used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch''']. In early England, young girls produced embroidered cross stitch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_%28needlework%29 '''Samplers'''] to learn to stitch and to record the alphabet for example. In more recent times, cross stitching is becoming increasingly popular with both boys and girls to personalise objects and make gifts.
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			=====Description=====
	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery '''Embroidery'''] is the process of decorating fabrics with coloured threads or yarns and may also incorporate other materials such as beads or strips of metal or plastics. As with so many other techniques, it has been dated back to ancient China and has changed little since.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery '''Embroidery'''] is the process of decorating fabrics with coloured threads or yarns and may also incorporate other materials such as beads or strips of metal or plastics. As with so many other techniques, it has been dated back to ancient China and has changed little since.


			=====Features and Uses=====
	A variety of stitches are used and the earliest form of '''Embroidery''' used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch''']. In early England, young girls produced embroidered cross stitch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_%28needlework%29 '''Samplers'''] to learn to stitch and to record the alphabet for example. In more recent times, cross stitching is becoming increasingly popular with both boys and girls to personalise objects and make gifts.		A variety of stitches are used and the earliest form of '''Embroidery''' used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch''']. In early England, young girls produced embroidered cross stitch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_%28needlework%29 '''Samplers'''] to learn to stitch and to record the alphabet for example. In more recent times, cross stitching is becoming increasingly popular with both boys and girls to personalise objects and make gifts.


	See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Appliqué]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']		See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Appliqué]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']


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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery '''Embroidery'''] is the process of decorating fabrics with coloured threads or yarns and may also incorporate other materials such as beads or strips of metal or plastics. As with so many other techniques, it has been dated back to ancient China and has changed little since.

A variety of stitches are used and the earliest form of '''Embroidery''' used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-stitch '''Cross Stitch''']. In early England, young girls produced embroidered cross stitch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampler_%28needlework%29 '''Samplers'''] to learn to stitch and to record the alphabet for example. In more recent times, cross stitching is becoming increasingly popular with both boys and girls to personalise objects and make gifts.

See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Appliqué]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']

[[Category:Skills and Processes]]