Wikipedia (which, next to Google, is apparently The Source of All Instant Knowledge) defines surface embroidery as “any form of embroidery in which the pattern is worked by the use of decorative stitches and laid threads on top of (their emphasis) the foundation fabric or canvas rather than through the fabric it is contrasted with canvas work.” ![]() While there are lots of terminology lists with short definitions out there, I’ve always found that the one-line definition of A Thing doesn’t always do that Thing justice.įor example, take the term “surface embroidery.” Terminology can be a huge source of confusion for beginning embroiderers, and even for stitchers who have been plying the needle for years. ![]() Grab your morning cuppa and let’s have a chat about surface embroidery!
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