Ladies of the Middle Ages spent most of their time embroidering, and some of their works survived to this day. The famous Tapestry of Bayeux, some 230 feet long, is proof enough of their skills. Few have that much time to devote to a hobby nowadays, but we still can realize beautiful pieces, all it takes is a bit of patience and a few free hand embroidery patterns to choose from. Any of the free embroidery design readily found on the Web may well lead to our very own masterpiece. Our time, however, is always precious, so many will turn to an embroidery sewing machine and pick from the large selection of free machine embroidery designs to personalize linens or add a delicate touch to garments. If one considers embroidering as a hobby, a look at the brother embroidery machines should proof useful, if only to get familiar with the many models available and the countless possibilities. It will be wise to start with easy to follow machine embroidery patterns and to use quality material, such as the dmc embroidery thread . Embroidering has come a long way from Ancient Egypt or the Middle Ages. Today, embroidery digitizing software will allow the repetition of any pattern and logo embroidery is common place. It is still an art though, the art of using needle and threads to create and express ourselves.
hollysarah. posted a photo:
these were too fun!
adorable patterns from this art journal kit!
fabbiz posted a photo:
Designed and handmade by Foo
Available at www.fabbiz.etsy.com
Size: 9” x 9” x 1.5”
Inspired by the geographic map with its technical kind of graphics and special characters. The map can tell a big picture and also a small detail simultaneously in a certain area. Green tone is selected to link with the trees, forest, mountain range and altitude. The embroidered lines and beyond represent the existence, the movement and the continuation.
This wall hanging art is a combination of graphic printout and hand-embroidery on canvas. The embroidery adds more depth and life to the image as well as surface and texture.
The piece is canvas stretched on frame without staple shown on the side. It is Ready-to-hang!