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'''Embroidery''' is the use of needles and threads of varing thickness, with or without beads or other baubles, to lay down a logo or pattern onto [[fabric]] using various sewing stitches.
'''Embroidery''' is the use of needles and threads of varing thickness, with or without beads or other baubles, to lay down a logo or pattern onto [[fabric]] using various sewing stitches.


Embroidery is a great way to show off your [[device]]. It can also be used to decorate [[girdle]]s, [[sleeves]], [[bodice]]s, [[neckline]]s or [[pouch]]es.
Embroidery is a great way to show off your [[device]]. It can also be used to decorate [[girdle]]s, [[sleeves]], [[bodice]]s, [[neckline]]s or [[pouch]]es. It is promoted in Lochac by the [[Worshipful Company of Broiderers]].


=== Techniques / Styles ===
=== Techniques / Styles ===
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* [[Viking embroidery]]
* [[Viking embroidery]]
* [[Russian embroidery]]
* [[Russian embroidery]]
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* [[Frankish embroidery]]
* [[Germanic embroidery]]


=== Stitches ===
=== Stitches ===
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* [[back stitch]]
* [[back stitch]]
* [[cross stitch]]
* [[cross stitch]]
* [[stem stitch]]
* [[split stitch]]
* [[detatched buttonhole]]
* [[chain stitch]]
* [[kloster stitch]]
* [[brick stitch]]
* [[satin stitch]]
* [[double-running stitch]]
* [[pattern darning]]
* [[couching]]


=== Extant Pieces ===
=== Extant Pieces ===


* [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]] -
* [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]] -
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]]
* [[Bayeux Tapestry]] -
* [[Bayeux Tapestry]]
* [[Syon Cope]]
* [[Malterer Hanging]] - 14th C
* [[Malterer Hanging]] - 14th C


=== Misc ===
=== Misc ===


* [[Modelbuchs]] - printed patterns
* [[Modelbuchs]] - printed pattern books


=== SCA Embroidery Groups ===


* Atlantian A&S Links: Embroidery & Needlework - http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=56
* Calontir Fiber and Needle Guild - http://www.calontirfiber.org/index.php
* Drachenwald Embroidery Guild - http://dragonsembroiderers.blogspot.com/
* Keepers of Athena's Thimble (East Kingdom) - http://www.athenasthimble.com/
* Meridian Embroidery Guild - http://www.meridianembroidery.org/
* Royal Needlework Guild of Artemisia - http://www.moonshadowstitchery.com/rnga/
* West Kingdom Needlework Guild - http://www.bayrose.org/wkneedle
* Worshipful Company of Broderers (Kingdom of Lochac) - http://www.sca.org.au/broiderers/
=== Links ===
=== Links ===

* Historical Needlework Resources - http://medieval.webcon.net.au/index.html


* Victoria and Albert Museum Image Archive - http://images.vam.ac.uk/
* Victoria and Albert Museum Image Archive - http://images.vam.ac.uk/

* Machine Embroidery Designs - http://www.ahey-embroidery.com/
* Embroidery Designs Shop- http://www.embroidery-designs-shop.com/

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Latest revision as of 10:04, 21 February 2008

Embroidery is the use of needles and threads of varing thickness, with or without beads or other baubles, to lay down a logo or pattern onto fabric using various sewing stitches.

Embroidery is a great way to show off your device. It can also be used to decorate girdles, sleeves, bodices, necklines or pouches. It is promoted in Lochac by the Worshipful Company of Broiderers.

Techniques / Styles

Cultures / Regions

Stitches

Extant Pieces

Misc

SCA Embroidery Groups

Links

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