Needlework Discovery
Whether a needlework novice looking to develop your skills or an experienced enthusiast intrigued by a new discipline, Myridale's treasure trove of needlework resources, offer information, guidance, techniques, and inspiring project ideas to kickstart your creative journey.​
The Essentials
Tools & Equipment
The right choice of tools and equipment can improve your work and enhance enjoyment of your craft.
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Cross-Stitch
Counted thread work with the simple cross stitch, sometimes reduced to fractional stitches
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Bargello
A form of counted thread work, also known as Florentine Work or Flame Stitch
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Hand Embroidery
Free surface decoration using a variety of threads, stitches and fabrics to create unique and ornate designs.
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Stumpwork
Traditional Surface embroidery with a raised, 3D effect through padding and wired additions.
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Smocking
Traditional decorative technique to create elasticity in garments through pleating & embroidery.
The Essentials
Threads
A colourful array of threads are so enticing. How to choose the best for each project and why?
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Needlepoint
Counted thread work on canvas mesh, when worked on fine count fabric, known as Petit Point
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Hardanger
Counted thread embroidery with elements of drawn and cut threads, traditional to Norway.
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Machine Embroidery
Surface embroidery by machine to create freeform textile art or programmed motifs.
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Candlewicking
Surface embroidery traditionally with thick cotton threads in patterns of tufts and knots, often in white.
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Trapunto
A decorative quilting technique creating stitched motifs padded from behind with stuffing.
The Essentials
Fabrics
Exploring Needlework Fabrics: Fibre content, Thread Counts, Weaves, and Selection Tips
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Blackwork
Usually Counted Thread work also known as Spanish Blackwork (and in red thread, Scarletwork)
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Whitework
White thread on white fabric in a variety of stitches & styles including cut or pulled threads
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Crewelwork
A traditional form of surface embroidery using wool yarn ion various fabrics n elaborate, flowing designs.
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Shadow Work
Herringbone embroidery worked on the reverse of sheer fabrics to form shadowy motifs
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Beadwork
Surface decoration using beads in various ways including couching & Tambour
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Assisi
Counted Thread Work. Outlined Motifs against coloured cross-stitched backgrounds.
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Drawn Threadwork
Counted thread embroidery on evenweave fabric drawing threads to create openwork. (Hemstitch)
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Goldwork
Luxurious Surface embroidery traditionally in gold or gilt threads with embellishments
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Sashiko
Time-honoured Japanese sustainable, practical stitching, aligning with today's values.
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Appliqué
Versatile embroidered application of decorative fabric patches or motifs to a background fabric.