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Lost in time are the origins of embroidery, but there have been examples of this artwork found from the Iron Age, ancient Egypt, and even Zhou Dynasty China. The roots have been connected on a global level with many cultures involved. Along with those varying cultures came a variety in styles and preferences for the designs and method by which these artworks came into being.
Embroidery is handicraft or the art of decorating a material with stitched designs. These designs are developed generally using a needle and yarn or thread. However, metal materials today can be embroidered making elegant logos or brands.
Today, machines can be used to embroider materials in only a fraction of the time once associated with this often long and tedious process. From sewing machines for the home to industrial machines used by custom apparel companies, embroidery has taken on a completely new life of its own in our technologically advanced world.
Classifying embroidery is generally completed according to the foundation fabric. Classification systems often vary from one company to the other. In addition, cultures may have a lot to do with the classification process.
In free embroidery, the application of the designs is done without regard to the fabric underneath. Crewel is one example of free embroidery as is the traditional embroidery of the Chinese.
In counted-thread embroidery, stitches are generally applied over a predetermined thread number in the underlying fabric. Counted-thread embroidery works best on an underlying material that is specifically designed for this purpose. Examples of counted-thread embroidery can be found with cross-stitching and needlepoint.
Digitized embroidery software allows machine embroidering to be completed fast and precisely. Almost any type of design or brand can be created with machine embroidering. This is quite popular for work wear, towels, or other fabrics. These are great because they can add a “fill” in the design that would be otherwise left empty making the completed design a wonderful work of art in and of itself.
Once upon a time, embroidering took, sometimes, a lifetime. Today, those same designs can be completed within minutes. Many people have claimed you do not get the same personal look or feel because the little imperfections is what makes each work of art unique. However, the machine embroidering has proven to be consistent and last longer than that done by hand.
Interestingly, embroidered materials are more elegant and offer a personal touch to may items from work wear to linens. In fact, you can even go for the extravagance with embroidery. Gold thread or other precious metals can be utilized in elegant and gorgeous works of art that will be passed from generation to generation. That is what makes embroidered fabrics so special: they are unique.
Embroidery is a wonderful, time-honored tradition that has met the technological age. Thanks to the popularity in embroidered fabrics and innovative designers, machines are capable of providing superior work that will last longer and be more precise in stitch. However, when you want something truly special and unique, cross-stitching or needlepoint offers a superb gift for any occasion that is elegant, affordable, and personal.
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