| re many different types of embroidery and all can be | | | | picture with a variety of embroidery stitches. They can |
| used to create something beautiful, whether it is a | | | | choose from satin stitch, lazy-daisy, stem stitch and |
| cushion cover, wall hanging, Christmas card, doyley or | | | | many others. Some like to stretch their material with |
| tablecloth. Our grandmothers were experts at | | | | the aid of a hoop while embroidering it. |
| embroidery, but in more recent years the art was | | | | For those who can afford it, special embroidery |
| almost lost as women began to work outside the | | | | sewing machines can be purchased. These can |
| home. However, the upsurge in craft popularity has | | | | certainly make beautiful and fancy designs, but there is |
| meant that these skills can now be re-learned. | | | | little skill involved in the actual embroidery part. The skill |
| Cross- stitch is the art of creating a design with millions | | | | comes in knowing how to work your machine. Once |
| of tiny crosses. Each section or square is filled in with | | | | you've got it going on the right design, you can walk |
| a diagonal stitch, and then the row is worked back | | | | away and have a coffee. Whichever you choose, you |
| along with the second diagonal stitch crossing over the | | | | are sure to have fun learning the new skills and |
| first one. Some people like to create a pattern or | | | | creating something to be proud of. |