Examines the work of medieval embroiderers, including vestments, altar cloths, clothes, and wall-hangings, and discusses their techniques, how they acquired the

Introduces Indian embroidery stitches and techniques, and shows examples of quilting, pattern-darning, counted-thread work, whitework, mirror work, metal work,

Thread painting embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroidery techniques. Often mistaken for painted art, it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer. Th