In the Hoop Embroidery Projects
A plain swatch of fabric can be transformed into something new and artful when it is embroidered. Embroidery, an art form dating back to ancient Egyptian times, was historically used as a way of embellishing a formal garment or tapestry. The practice of using a needle to decorate fabric with colored thread, called floss, evolved as it spread to various parts of the world. Clothing, bed and table linens and tapestry are all embroidered by textile artists, either by hand or with a machine, who want to add a one-of-a-kind design to an everyday piece.
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Table Linens
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A tablecloth can be embroidered to match a favorite set of dishes. A cotton or cotton-blend tablecloth can be embellished with embroidery by placing the embroidery hoop on the area to be embroidered. Because a tablecloth is a large piece, the hoop must be moved to various areas of the cloth to complete a design. Cloth napkins, easier because they are smaller, can be embroidered to match.
Pillowcases
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Pillowcases often have a 2 to 4-inch hemline that can be embellished with in-the-hoop embroidery. This is the area that gets the least wear and is more likely to maintain its color and structural integrity. Designs can run along the entire hemline encircling the pillowcase or they might be a simple design, such as a monogram.
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Gift Cards
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Scraps of fabric secured in a hoop can be embroidered with a decorative design, such as a smattering of flowers, seashells, stars or animals. Or words such as "Thank You," "Welcome" or "Happy Birthday" can be stitched, cut out and glued to the face of a blank greeting card. These are good ways to use up scraps and for beginning embroiderers to learn how to use a hoop on an easy project.
Artwork
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Traditional samplers feature letters and numbers. Samplers, once routine lessons practiced by novice embroiderers, are traditionally framed and displayed. They feature the alphabet, numbers and perhaps a prayer. Antique samplers are collectable forms of folk art. More contemporary embroidery artwork can be more elaborate or modified to match a variety of home decor. The pieces can be framed or stitched into a decorative pillow cover.
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References
- Photo Credit embroidery image by Kostyantyn Ivanyshen from Fotolia.com kaffee service image by Alexander Reitter from Fotolia.com embroider image by Ivonne Wierink from Fotolia.com
