Cross Stitch / Cushion Stitch
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Cushion Stitch the ancient Opus Pulvinarium of the Middle Ages, likewise called Cross Stitch - may lay claim to be one of the most ancient known in embroidery. There have been many varieties, but the principle is the same in all. It is worked on and through canvas, of which the threads, as in tapestry, regulate the stitches. After six centuries of popularity it finally died out within the last few years as Berlin wool work; but will doubtless be revived again in some form after a time, as being well fitted for covering furniture on account of its firmness and durability. In Germany and Russia it is still much used for embroidering conventional designs on linen; and the beautiful Cretan and Persian work of which so much has lately been in the market, is executed in this style. |
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Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric and/or materials with designs stitched with thread using a needle. Embroidery may also use other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. Today sewing machines can be used to create machine embroidery. Needlework is is a broad term for the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition may expand to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook or tatting shuttles.
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