Extreme embroidery

From embellishing cherished items to thinking outside the hoop, these embroidery trends expand needlework into exciting new terrains.

The origins of embroidery can be traced back to the Warring States period in China (500-300BC) and to Sweden's Migration period (300-700AD), and some would argue that it hasn't changed much over the centuries:

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I have the habit to keep leftover strands of split up embroidery floss in my storage box. This pile became a little mess and I wanted to do something with […]

Carol Cooke on Instagram: "Day 8: Thread I am a full time extreme embroidery artist. I test the limits of my fabric needles and thread. I have plenty of thread. But what I wanted to chat about today is the history of thread in embroidery. I was lucky to get to the UK for a visit with my son and While in London did the usual tourist things but with the theme of thread! Paintings and actual garments from long ago adorn fabrics with decorations and embroidery. Gold thread and silk were for the

Embroidery and Beads on cotton,batting and felt house hanging.

With apologies to Jenny, but you know what they say about imitation! No living tablecloths were used in the making of this bunting, they were all torn, holed or stained.

Step through demonstrating design and creative embroidery technique tips using sequin waste, coconut beads and waste canvas..

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Regine at We Make Money Not Art has a nice review of the Pricked: Extreme Embroidery show up at the Museum of Art and Design in New York. If you're not in