Embellishing fabric with fancy needlework. There are a variety of different stitches and different kinds of embroidery such as crewel, blackwork and Brazilian. Embroidery is used a lot in creating quilts, especially crazy quilts.
Resources for embroiderers such as free patterns, stitch guides and clubs to join.
Several forms of stitching are native to the country of Japan including temari, bunka work, sashiko and traditional silk embroidery on clothing.
Please submit sites which feature needlework techniques originating in Japan including (but not limited to) bunka work, traditional ornamental embroidery with silk, the art of temari or sashiko.