I just saw the notice about honoring the women who passed down the gift of embroidery. I was taught all of the different stitches by my dear grandmother. Her name was Clarinda, and she was from England. I still have things she made that I cherish. Although she taught me all of the stitches and I could identify them all by name, I never went very far with it, and then she passed away. So now, many years later, I'm taking it up again to honor her and keep it alive, and hopefully pass it on. So actually, I am still a beginner. I'm learning a lot more from you. Thank you.
I don’t know why, but I’ve always separated cross stitch and embroidery in my head. When you listed cross stitch as a TYPE of embroidery, I had a small little “ahh…I guess that makes sense” moment, but I’ve always considered them two different crafts. I don’t know why!
Well, this was certainly an education about embroidery! I was always under the impression that needlepoint and cross stitch were separate from embroidery. But that is definitely not the case! I have been cross stitching for a few years now, and I was thinking that now it's time to get into embroidery. Well, I've been embroidering all this time, haven't I ?😂 Thank you as always! I learn something with each of your videos. This particular one was an eye-opener!
The definition fo embroidery from the Cambridge dictionary Delia! 'The activity of decorating cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures sewn directly onto the material, or a pattern or picture created in this way'
I think my head just exploded! Wow! I didn't have any idea that there were so many different types of embroidery! Thank you for opening up a whole new world !
Hello Sarah. I was doing a smocking class at a centre in Cornwall where there was also a stable. We were told to use unexpected material. So, off I went to the stable to ask if anyone was pulling manes or tails that day. Two girls were. About an hour later they came to my class and handed me a bag full of pulled mane and tail. What truly surprised me was that no one had ever thought to use a resource that was about 50 metres away. It worked out well and I mixed mane and tail colours to come up with something rather unexpected. It was great fun. My next projects are for Christmas presents. Three brooches, one sunflower in pink with pink goldwork; one ladybird in coloured red and black goldwork and one butterfly with silk shading and goldwork. Wish me luck. The parcel containing my order arrived safely and I'm delighted. Thank you to all the team for processing the whole thing so quickly.
Embroiderers of old used to use their hair to stitch with Carole. Not sure how I feel about that. I'm presuming they were horses in the stable?! That must be very stiff to work with... Good luck by the way!!
Oh my actual! This is the reason why the Interweb was invented, thoughtful and interesting informative videos like this. I'm a 38 year old guy and after seeing your channel I instantly subscribed and have been trying embroidery for the past month. Thankyou xxxx
Hi, i found your videos by looking for working with silk thread, and to be honest i have been binging on all your fantastic instructions! I am so happy to find someone who gives the history as well as “how to” videos. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do these! It is much appreciated.
I've watched about a dozen of your videos today. I just found this channel. I've been wanting to take the RSN online classes for a while, but it just isn't feasible right now. I stitched a poppy, a peony, and a rose while watching. Thanks for posting
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I had no idea there were so many types of embroidery. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot!
I had never done cross stitching before but 10 months ago I accidentally bought a cross stitch thinking it was needlepoint, after my initial shock wore off I watched some beginner cross stitch videos and gave my purchase a try. I absolutely fell in love with cross stitch and have completed not only my initial project but several more since! After searching for good beginner videos I found your channel Sarah and fell in love with it also! You're explanations are simple to follow and I love how your camera shows an upclose view of the stitches as you describe how to do them!
I used to dread having to learn sewing from my aunt when I was a child, but now I really am finding it so interesting. Very beautiful and inspiring Miss Sarah. I hope I can do beautiful pieces someday, though I tend to be a little lazy 😌
I'm sure you must get sick of hearing this, but WOW! You are such an artist. Such amazing, beautiful work. This was just the video I needed to get all these styles clear in my head. Thank you for all your great videos.
I love cross stitch😁. When I first taught myself here in England I only knew Aida. Now that I found Flosstube have found and enjoyed the linens and evenweaves. I hadn't ever thought of it as a embroidery, so I've learnt something today😁
I'm the same as you. I found floss tube a couple of years ago and Sarah only recently unfortunately. I have learned a lot. Like you, I never thought of cross stitch as embroidery. I haven't tried linens and even weaves yet. I don't know if I could see the holes, even with magnifiers. I have done embroidery on pillow cases and a few things with patterns printed on it though. I did crewel with a hummingbird pattern. I didn't know there was a difference between crewel and embroidery either. Now I know.
@@heden1460 Hi I have baught a pair of the magnifying glasses with a light on them .Please try them ,they truly do work ,completely changed my confidence when stitching. I could not do cross stitch before, because I made mistakes , but not anymore,and you can charge them, no need for battery .x
The most impressive style is the "both sides alike" technique. WOW! I know I'll never be that proficient (or patient), so I'll stick to easier techniques. I love Jacobean embroidery, and anything that's multimedia,with beads, little mirrors, etc. This video was very helpful.
My favourite embroidery was always needle painting, but now I have taken to modern Crewelwork, as it has so many different stitches and ways of creating patterns. It's also a lot kinder on aging eyes, which is a plus. The wool itself can be a bit challenging at times, as it soon becomes 'tatty', but it's lovely embroidery. Now I pricked my ears up when you spoke of stump work - it was when you mentioned embroidering a design and then stitching this onto a base fabric, and filling it with padding. I have seen this technique used on wildife and it has a stunning effect. I would love to know how to do that properly. I believe the best embroiderers are usually artists too - now me, I can't draw for toffee, however, I get round this by looking on the internet for adult colouring pages, which you can usually download for free, and they make excellent designs for my purpose, as there are no copyright infringments. What's your favourite Sarah, I would hazard a guess it's Goldwork, but I could be wrong there? Now just before I go, can I ask a question - if you were embroidering an animal’s fur, say a squirrels tail, which has a multitude of of mingled colours, would you do a base colour first, adding highlights on top, or would you mingle the coloured threads as you were stitching.
Thank you for giving some of the history and details that make each type unique. This video and your videos on your favorite reference works are absolutely fascinating. Thank you
Wow, I had no idea. Thank you for the education on this subject. I just thought I was a basic embroiderer, now I know how much I do not know. I am not even basic but I can learn even at my advanced age.
I've commented this before but can't help adding to it - thank you for this wonderful resource. I've started to be interested in learning embroidery and have been reading about it and have quickly become aware that different names were given to similar techniques - various regions put their name to styles of embroidery while some styles are called by the name of the thread used to create it - different areas of the world were discovering or rediscovering embroidery styles and giving it their regional name - there's just so much depth of history and interest and confusion - and lots of beautiful work 😊
Oh Sarah that was so interesting. I wished I had started embroidering earlier as I am very much a beginner and feel there is so little time to try all these fabulous techniques.
I, too, wish I had found Sarah’s site earlier. I found crafting in general about 2 years ago and embroidery just recently. As Sarah says, it’s never too late! Xx 💕💕
Thank you for this. I knew most of them but not the subtle differences - like what makes Crewel different from Needlepainting and other types of similar techniques. I even learned about some new ones. :) One thing I love about embroidery is that for the most part, "anything goes". Mixing different techniques isn't frowned upon in general and makes things so much more fun and creative. I love your videos and really enjoyed this one. :)
Thanks a lot to you and your team, from France. I really appreciate your videos as they allow me to practice embroidery as well as English language. They are very interesting, useful, easy to follow and even, sometimes, funny. Can't wait to discover them all!
I wanted to know more about the different types of embroidery, so this video made me really happy. I want to try a little blackwork and cross stitch, along with my free-form embroidery and see which I like the most or maybe I'll like more than one type. Thanks for making all these super informative videos Sarah. It means a lot.
Awesome video Sarah! That black rose is stunning! I usually concentrate on textures - I do think about how many strands I am using but have not considered using different numbers of strands to create shading. Beautiful!
Absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much for this comprehensive overview. Isn't it amazing what can be done with a simple thread. On a side note those beetle wings are stunning but they really reminded me of false nails. You could have them as a 21st century substitute. 😂
Wow, Oh I had no idea there were so many different techniques. After looking at all of them the only one I do it’s just the plain Straight embroidery. You do beautiful work and it really wants to inspire me. I am enjoying watching your videos. Thank you
WOW!!!! Thank you Sarah…..I have really learned a lot! As usual you are very clear in your instructions and beautiful in your presentation. You are a true treasure!
So many different techniques to learn! I started with cross stitch back in the 80's and 90's and eventually transitioned to bead weaving. I wanted to try free form embroidery on the face masks I was sewing, because beading on them didn't seem practical. It was a good way to start small with my own embroidery designs and now I'm hooked! You have been such a wonderful inspiration to me as I have been learning new stitches. My love of beads and bling has also drawn me to your beautiful goldwork videos [still working my way up to it]. I have always wanted try hardanger so I was really excited to see your recent video on that as well! I also love the repeating patterns of Bargello style canvas work and huck embroidery. Thank you for another informative video! I can't seem to get enough of them.
You are Amazing! Your work, ideals, and designs are wonderful. It helps me to learn, create, and make the work I do so much better! My only wish is, I wish to have started earlier and knew as much as you do! I love seeing what you have done and are doing. Very exciting to me! Thank-you!
I am convinced you must have robot fingers!! The assortment of work is amazing. Good lesson for people to have something to show for your time. What can you accomplish if you put in the effort? Applique is still my favorite, but wanting to add other techniques to my quilting projects to enhance it and make it have more texture and dimension. Very informative.
Amazing video! So informative providing a 'taste' of so many techniques and styles of embroidery. I will definitely be following up on some of them. Many thanks for all your videos.
Sarah ,thankyou for this brilliant video .the embroidery same on the front an back ,that's is crazy impossible ,I cannot stop looking at it ,HOW HOW is that even contemplated ,yet alone started. My goodness ,your collection of work is truly inspirational. I do listen to your wonderful informative guidance. You will be impressed to hear I have actually loaded up my embroidery with a backing fabric ,FIRST time ever . I'm working on a crewel work embroidery, and yes I have scrolled through your videos on why you back your work ,only to discover that I don't need to back my embroidery if its crewel work .I always get into things and then read how to do it later . !Never mind ,everything seems to be working at the moment. Also I do wander ,I add whatever I feel like ,so I'm guessing even though the design looks like crewel style ,because I'm using assorted types of thread silks wool and cords few beads ,it then becomes an embroidery without an actual style? I'm trying to ask ,when does a crewel embroidery turn into a textile embroidery ? Also a comment was made about adverts ,I didn't get any adverts during video? I don't have a problem with them ,its good to let them run ,its a miniscule way of saying thankyou for your many many hours of proffessional tuition ,generously donated . Sorry this is a bit longer than planned ,I'm just so excited that I discovered your channel last year . To be able to delve in for reference ,whenever I want to is superb.
The adverts can depend on where you are watching and how many people have paid for an advert that day Jude so they do vary! But yes every advert helps us so thank you for your understanding on that; without them we wouldn't be able to make any videos at all. Reference crewelwork; I suggest not backing linen twill if you have done it on that as this is a strong, heavy weight fabric but if you are doing it on normal linen then yes put a backing behind it!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery That's brilliant, because I think its a normal linen .I thought it was funny ,I finally take my time to plan ,then realise perhaps I dont need to back it .I'm thinking it is just plain linen. I saw on another channel ,lay outer ring down Lay cling film down lay linen face down Lay backing (if used)😉 Place inner ring . When you turn u right way you have cling film trapped on top .cut away a small square, where working. I was doubtful, but had a go .Quite impressed, it keeps my greasy fingers off the outer circle . Frustrating that I work hard to save the planet ,yet I am now using clingfilm, that I havnt used for years ! but my embroidery is very important to me too .
Wow! You have made some gorgeous pieces. I am especially in awe of the blackwork rose. It looks like it would have been very difficult to achieve that shading in the imagination. If I were to try that I thnk there would be a lot of attempts, start overs and errors. You brought it off masterfully! It us just beautiful! Do you have an all time favorite style? This was a wonderful video - very clear and informative. Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you Sunny Green! I plan my pieces quite thoroughly first so I know how I'm going to tackle somethign before I start. Saves on thread and getting cross when it doesn't work out right. I also recommend sampling first!
Your video is truly outstanding. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I’m excited to see more. As professionals in the same field, I believe we can inspire each other and provide valuable insights.
Hi Thanks for explaining the different type of embroidery, I heard and read but didn't know what they meant, I am digging the blackwork, if you do something on the blackwork that would be great. Thanks for explaining
Your work is amazingly beautiful!!! I have tried hand embroidery but found it to be tedious and hard to keep the stitches from wobbling . Are there techniques to become comfortable and ways to make stitches without your hands and arms from getting tired. I love looking at beautiful hand embroidery but it seems impossible for me to get it right. I appreciate the beauty you create and I thank you for sharing. I enjoy listening to you talk, your enthusiasm is lovely!!!
I think you need to be kinder to yourself Sandra! The stitches will wobble a bit at first but with a bit of practice they will become straighter. You might like my video that's coming on Friday, it's a really fun way to stitch and is about enjoying the process without the pressure of getting things perfect, keep an eye out for that....
I admire all the different styles. It is hard to choose where I would like to expand my embroidery. I love the Jacobins style, Goldwork, interested in stump work. I mainly do cross stitch for now. I am starting out again. I am a beader, obsessed with beads. I make jewelry and want to branch more in to bead embroidery too. Takes patience and practice. Loved all of your samples shown. Beetle wing work is glorious on historical dresses. Love them all. Possibilities are endless. I want to make pillow covers. Haven't started yet. Still working on cross stitch pattern.
I know you said you were focusing on embroidery styles that are traditional to Britain… so, have you ever tried Brazilian Embroidery. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that as well? It’s sooooo beautiful and dimensional.
I have a couple of pieces of goldwork that my late mum never finished. She told me two things about goldwork - first, you don't waste thread on the back of the work, and second, when you're in the WRNS you watch your epaulettes like a hawk in case they get unpicked for goldwork. I don't know where she got that idea from...
These are so inspiring! I have a question about working on large pieces of fabric (say, one meter by one meter) - I can move a hoop around if the fabric is thinner and I'm embroidering, but to do applique with heavier fabrics or raised work, how can I work in the center of the fabric more easily? I have it spread on my dining table, but it's hard to maintain tension on the fabrics by reaching under it, especially as the pins holding the various pieces stick my arms. lol. Do you have a video on this theme?
You might need a roller frame Forsythia33; check out my video on how to frame up a slate frame to see what I mean. If you Google Roller bar frames you should find one the right size
I found your padded canvas work on the orange piece with the stump embroidery really fascinating. Could you do a tutorial on how to go about that with various shapes? I tried to look around but really couldn't find anything aside from padded embroidery but that seems to be mostly for gold work and I think gold work is too delicate for what I'm thinking of doing with it.
I absolutley love your work, it's stunning. I was watching one of your videos showing different types of embroidery (I thought it was this one) and when you mentioned white work there was a piece of embroidery showing a house and something like wisteria at the side of the house, I thought it was really beautiful (I love white on white) could you tell me what video it was in, or show more of it?
Great video, very comprehensive and informative! (Oops, you did miss one minor edit just after the hardanger segment. No big deal, just slightly awkward.)
This is such a wonderful video - thank you so much for taking the time to make incredible educational videos. I was wondering, for the orange stump work you mentioned that you made the oranges separately and then attached them to the fabric, do you happen to remember how you attached them? Thanks for your help!
With the thread I used to gather them up! I took it through to the back and wove it through some stitches then did some slip stitching around the oranges to make them more secure
fabulous... I'm keen to explore some different types now.... do you have a video on painting your fabric Sarah? I had a quick search but wasn't very successful - would love to learn how to do that :D
I remember that there was a video in which Caroline Homfray (Sarah's sister) showed how she painted a fabric. There's a few other things in the video though, so it might not be what you're looking for: ruclips.net/video/vAgqi3r7J0Q/видео.html
Very interesting, thank you! Both sides alike is interesting and intimidating. Do you have videos with more basic techniques on making the back of the work neat?
We have a beginners playlist on the home page of our channel Angela (Just click on my channel logo); the starting and finishing threads video will make the most difference to how the back looks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Beautiful work. Wish I would have known about the school for embroidery at a younger age. Can foreigners attend ?
You made me laugh with...Dare I say it? Cross stitch. I really like the applique with the teapots. It's pretty. The white work looks embossed. So many varieties of embroidery. I wasn't really interested in needlework when I was younger, now I wish I had been.
Fabulous video as I am just starting on learning embroidery and didn't know what to call those I wanted to look for! Do you have any instructions on how to embroider from one side only? I am trying to decorate 3d already stuffed fruit for decorations and have managed some but would love to learn more!
In China they also do this but the front and back are in fact totally different pictures only a handful of designers in China and Japan can actually do this kind of work and they use a translucent fabric so that you can see through the picture. It takes years to master it. There is a Mother and Daughter who designed a piece a few years ago. I came across it in RUclips but for the life of me I can not remember what it was called but they in fact won the grand prize for their work.
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I just saw the notice about honoring the women who passed down the gift of embroidery. I was taught all of the different stitches by my dear grandmother. Her name was Clarinda, and she was from England. I still have things she made that I cherish.
Although she taught me all of the stitches and I could identify them all by name, I never went very far with it, and then she passed away. So now, many years later, I'm taking it up again to honor her and keep it alive, and hopefully pass it on.
So actually, I am still a beginner. I'm learning a lot more from you. Thank you.
That's a wonderful story Eva, I'm sure she's inspecting your stitches from above and looking on in pride!
I don’t know why, but I’ve always separated cross stitch and embroidery in my head. When you listed cross stitch as a TYPE of embroidery, I had a small little “ahh…I guess that makes sense” moment, but I’ve always considered them two different crafts. I don’t know why!
Both stitching with thread and a needle on a fabric Dam Damfino!
Well, this was certainly an education about embroidery! I was always under the impression that needlepoint and cross stitch were separate from embroidery. But that is definitely not the case! I have been cross stitching for a few years now, and I was thinking that now it's time to get into embroidery. Well, I've been embroidering all this time, haven't I ?😂
Thank you as always! I learn something with each of your videos. This particular one was an eye-opener!
The definition fo embroidery from the Cambridge dictionary Delia!
'The activity of decorating cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures sewn directly onto the material, or a pattern or picture created in this way'
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Now why did I not think of that? Check the dictionary!!! 😅
I think my head just exploded! Wow! I didn't have any idea that there were so many different types of embroidery!
Thank you for opening up a whole new world !
Oh no, that doesn't sound very pleasant Linda!! There are more, perhaps a second video :)
Excellent. Thank you. I was looking for a video that explained the different types of embroidery and RUclips gave me your video. Wonderful !!!
Hello Sarah. I was doing a smocking class at a centre in Cornwall where there was also a stable. We were told to use unexpected material. So, off I went to the stable to ask if anyone was pulling manes or tails that day. Two girls were. About an hour later they came to my class and handed me a bag full of pulled mane and tail. What truly surprised me was that no one had ever thought to use a resource that was about 50 metres away. It worked out well and I mixed mane and tail colours to come up with something rather unexpected. It was great fun.
My next projects are for Christmas presents. Three brooches, one sunflower in pink with pink goldwork; one ladybird in coloured red and black goldwork and one butterfly with silk shading and goldwork. Wish me luck.
The parcel containing my order arrived safely and I'm delighted. Thank you to all the team for processing the whole thing so quickly.
Embroiderers of old used to use their hair to stitch with Carole. Not sure how I feel about that. I'm presuming they were horses in the stable?! That must be very stiff to work with...
Good luck by the way!!
Oh my actual! This is the reason why the Interweb was invented, thoughtful and interesting informative videos like this. I'm a 38 year old guy and after seeing your channel I instantly subscribed and have been trying embroidery for the past month. Thankyou xxxx
Thank you Stu, welcome onboard the embroidery train! I hope you are enjoying your stitching...
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery i am. Just started a stitching on canvas for my nice as a housewarming gift. Youre awesome.
Hi, i found your videos by looking for working with silk thread, and to be honest i have been binging on all your fantastic instructions! I am so happy to find someone who gives the history as well as “how to” videos. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do these! It is much appreciated.
I’m just starting to learn embroidery. Thank you for sharing the diversity of techniques.
The blackwork is stunning, never saw that one before!
I've watched about a dozen of your videos today. I just found this channel. I've been wanting to take the RSN online classes for a while, but it just isn't feasible right now. I stitched a poppy, a peony, and a rose while watching. Thanks for posting
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I had no idea there were so many types of embroidery. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot!
as someone who is very new to embroidery i found this very informative,thankyou x
I had never done cross stitching before but 10 months ago I accidentally bought a cross stitch thinking it was needlepoint, after my initial shock wore off I watched some beginner cross stitch videos and gave my purchase a try. I absolutely fell in love with cross stitch and have completed not only my initial project but several more since! After searching for good beginner videos I found your channel Sarah and fell in love with it also! You're explanations are simple to follow and I love how your camera shows an upclose view of the stitches as you describe how to do them!
Thank you CB!
This video has a dizzying amount of information... I love it! Shadow work sounds so interesting. Thanks for giving me another rabbit hole to go down.
So many rabbit holes Terra!
I just loved seeing all these amazing wonderful examples. Thank you! What a colllection!
So interesting to see all those different styles explained, some look like they need so much patience.
I recently started with embroidery. I am currently only working at cross-stitch but this inspired me to try a few others! Thank you!
Your "examples" are mislabeled. they are truly breathtaking. thank you for sharing these various techniques and your exemplary work in them.
I used to dread having to learn sewing from my aunt when I was a child, but now I really am finding it so interesting. Very beautiful and inspiring Miss Sarah. I hope I can do beautiful pieces someday, though I tend to be a little lazy 😌
See my slow stitching video pegasuvius, you might like that technique!
I'm sure you must get sick of hearing this, but WOW! You are such an artist. Such amazing, beautiful work. This was just the video I needed to get all these styles clear in my head. Thank you for all your great videos.
The falcon though, and the elephant, Gorgeous, Such beautiful work. Jealous and envious, so talented!
I love cross stitch😁. When I first taught myself here in England I only knew Aida. Now that I found Flosstube have found and enjoyed the linens and evenweaves. I hadn't ever thought of it as a embroidery, so I've learnt something today😁
I'm the same as you. I found floss tube a couple of years ago and Sarah only recently unfortunately. I have learned a lot. Like you, I never thought of cross stitch as embroidery. I haven't tried linens and even weaves yet. I don't know if I could see the holes, even with magnifiers. I have done embroidery on pillow cases and a few things with patterns printed on it though. I did crewel with a hummingbird pattern. I didn't know there was a difference between crewel and embroidery either. Now I know.
@@heden1460 Hi I have baught a pair of the magnifying glasses with a light on them .Please try them ,they truly do work ,completely changed my confidence when stitching. I could not do cross stitch before,
because I made mistakes
, but not anymore,and you can charge them, no need for battery .x
The most impressive style is the "both sides alike" technique. WOW! I know I'll never be that proficient (or patient), so I'll stick to easier techniques. I love Jacobean embroidery, and anything that's multimedia,with beads, little mirrors, etc. This video was very helpful.
My favourite embroidery was always needle painting, but now I have taken to modern Crewelwork, as it has so many different stitches and ways of creating patterns. It's also a lot kinder on aging eyes, which is a plus. The wool itself can be a bit challenging at times, as it soon becomes 'tatty', but it's lovely embroidery.
Now I pricked my ears up when you spoke of stump work - it was when you mentioned embroidering a design and then stitching this onto a base fabric, and filling it with padding. I have seen this technique used on wildife and it has a stunning effect. I would love to know how to do that properly.
I believe the best embroiderers are usually artists too - now me, I can't draw for toffee, however, I get round this by looking on the internet for adult colouring pages, which you can usually download for free, and they make excellent designs for my purpose, as there are no copyright infringments.
What's your favourite Sarah, I would hazard a guess it's Goldwork, but I could be wrong there?
Now just before I go, can I ask a question - if you were embroidering an animal’s fur, say a squirrels tail, which has a multitude of of mingled colours, would you do a base colour first, adding highlights on top, or would you mingle the coloured threads as you were stitching.
I would mix the colours as I stitched!
So lovely to see all your stunning embroideries. Thank you
Thank you for giving some of the history and details that make each type unique. This video and your videos on your favorite reference works are absolutely fascinating. Thank you
cross stitch is how I got started to love embroidery because it was easy to follow
Cross stitch is a super way to get into stitching, I admire anyone who can follow those patterns!
Wow, I had no idea. Thank you for the education on this subject. I just thought I was a basic embroiderer, now I know how much I do not know. I am not even basic but I can learn even at my advanced age.
Always something to learn Loraine, for me too!
I've commented this before but can't help adding to it - thank you for this wonderful resource. I've started to be interested in learning embroidery and have been reading about it and have quickly become aware that different names were given to similar techniques - various regions put their name to styles of embroidery while some styles are called by the name of the thread used to create it - different areas of the world were discovering or rediscovering embroidery styles and giving it their regional name - there's just so much depth of history and interest and confusion - and lots of beautiful work 😊
Wow I didn’t know it was so many types of embroidery your work is stunning!
This is a great video. Thank you so much Sarah. I cannot imagine doing the both sides technique. It's amazing how you did it so beautifully!
Oh Sarah that was so interesting. I wished I had started embroidering earlier as I am very much a beginner and feel there is so little time to try all these fabulous techniques.
None of us will ever run out Julie!
I, too, wish I had found Sarah’s site earlier. I found crafting in general about 2 years ago and embroidery just recently. As Sarah says, it’s never too late! Xx 💕💕
Thank you for this. I knew most of them but not the subtle differences - like what makes Crewel different from Needlepainting and other types of similar techniques. I even learned about some new ones. :) One thing I love about embroidery is that for the most part, "anything goes". Mixing different techniques isn't frowned upon in general and makes things so much more fun and creative. I love your videos and really enjoyed this one. :)
Thank you Sheila!
Loved this video, Sarah! What a rich art is this of embroidery! Thank you! 🪡
Like always you mesmerized me! Hope Donny got some well deserved rest too
Thank you so much for sharing all these beautiful types of hand embroidery techniques Sarah - sooooo interesting!
Thanks a lot to you and your team, from France. I really appreciate your videos as they allow me to practice embroidery as well as English language. They are very interesting, useful, easy to follow and even, sometimes, funny. Can't wait to discover them all!
Your work is stunning! Thank you.
I wanted to know more about the different types of embroidery, so this video made me really happy. I want to try a little blackwork and cross stitch, along with my free-form embroidery and see which I like the most or maybe I'll like more than one type. Thanks for making all these super informative videos Sarah. It means a lot.
Thank you for watching Maria!
Awesome video Sarah! That black rose is stunning! I usually concentrate on textures - I do think about how many strands I am using but have not considered using different numbers of strands to create shading. Beautiful!
Absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much for this comprehensive overview. Isn't it amazing what can be done with a simple thread.
On a side note those beetle wings are stunning but they really reminded me of false nails. You could have them as a 21st century substitute. 😂
I hope you are proud of your knowledge and your ability to convey that knowledge and the amazing works you have completed.
Wow, Oh I had no idea there were so many different techniques. After looking at all of them the only one I do it’s just the plain Straight embroidery. You do beautiful work and it really wants to inspire me. I am enjoying watching your videos. Thank you
Thank you Emily!
That is incredible. How beautifully done. Thank you for sharing that with us.
WOW!!!!
Thank you Sarah…..I have really learned a lot! As usual you are very clear in your instructions and beautiful in your presentation.
You are a true treasure!
You are too kind!
Perfect! Thank you, Sarah, for a very informative and interesting video!
Amazing & so very informative! THANK YOU for giving me such a great video!
So many different techniques to learn! I started with cross stitch back in the 80's and 90's and eventually transitioned to bead weaving. I wanted to try free form embroidery on the face masks I was sewing, because beading on them didn't seem practical. It was a good way to start small with my own embroidery designs and now I'm hooked! You have been such a wonderful inspiration to me as I have been learning new stitches. My love of beads and bling has also drawn me to your beautiful goldwork videos [still working my way up to it]. I have always wanted try hardanger so I was really excited to see your recent video on that as well! I also love the repeating patterns of Bargello style canvas work and huck embroidery. Thank you for another informative video! I can't seem to get enough of them.
You are Amazing! Your work, ideals, and designs are wonderful. It helps me to learn, create, and make the work I do so much better! My only wish is, I wish to have started earlier and knew as much as you do! I love seeing what you have done and are doing. Very exciting to me! Thank-you!
Thank you for supporting me and becoming a member Robin; I too am still learning so we could all do with having started sooner! :)
I am convinced you must have robot fingers!! The assortment of work is amazing. Good lesson for people to have something to show for your time. What can you accomplish if you put in the effort? Applique is still my favorite, but wanting to add other techniques to my quilting projects to enhance it and make it have more texture and dimension. Very informative.
Robot fingers would be so useful!
Amazing video! So informative providing a 'taste' of so many techniques and styles of embroidery. I will definitely be following up on some of them. Many thanks for all your videos.
Thank you Ann!
Absolutely fascinating Sarah everything was so beautiful I think stump work is my favorite though!
What a wonderful video thankyou for your precious time and sharing
Very informative and well presented. Thank you so much.
Sarah ,thankyou for this brilliant video .the embroidery same on the front an back ,that's is crazy impossible ,I cannot stop looking at it ,HOW HOW is that even contemplated ,yet alone started. My goodness ,your collection of work is truly inspirational.
I do listen to your wonderful informative guidance. You will be impressed to hear I have actually loaded up my embroidery with a backing fabric ,FIRST time ever .
I'm working on a crewel work embroidery, and yes I have scrolled through your videos on why you back your work ,only to discover that I don't need to back my embroidery if its crewel work .I always get into things and then read how to do it later . !Never mind ,everything seems to be working at the moment. Also I do wander ,I add whatever I feel like ,so I'm guessing even though the design looks like crewel style ,because I'm using assorted types of thread silks wool and cords few beads ,it then becomes an embroidery without an actual style? I'm trying to ask ,when does a crewel embroidery turn into a textile embroidery ?
Also a comment was made about adverts ,I didn't get any adverts during video? I don't have a problem with them ,its good to let them run ,its a miniscule way of saying thankyou for your many many hours of proffessional tuition ,generously donated .
Sorry this is a bit longer than planned ,I'm just so excited that
I discovered your channel last year . To be able to delve in for reference ,whenever I want to is superb.
The adverts can depend on where you are watching and how many people have paid for an advert that day Jude so they do vary! But yes every advert helps us so thank you for your understanding on that; without them we wouldn't be able to make any videos at all.
Reference crewelwork; I suggest not backing linen twill if you have done it on that as this is a strong, heavy weight fabric but if you are doing it on normal linen then yes put a backing behind it!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery That's brilliant, because I think its a normal linen .I thought it was funny ,I finally take my time to plan ,then realise perhaps I dont need to back it .I'm thinking it is just plain linen.
I saw on another channel ,lay outer ring down
Lay cling film down
lay linen face down
Lay backing (if used)😉
Place inner ring .
When you turn u right way you have cling film trapped on top .cut away a small square, where working. I was doubtful, but had a go .Quite impressed, it keeps my greasy fingers off the outer circle .
Frustrating that I work hard to save the planet ,yet I am now using clingfilm, that I havnt used for years ! but my embroidery is very important to me too .
Wow! You have made some gorgeous pieces. I am especially in awe of the blackwork rose. It looks like it would have been very difficult to achieve that shading in the imagination. If I were to try that I thnk there would be a lot of attempts, start overs and errors. You brought it off masterfully! It us just beautiful! Do you have an all time favorite style?
This was a wonderful video - very clear and informative. Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you Sunny Green! I plan my pieces quite thoroughly first so I know how I'm going to tackle somethign before I start. Saves on thread and getting cross when it doesn't work out right. I also recommend sampling first!
Your video is truly outstanding. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I’m excited to see more. As professionals in the same field, I believe we can inspire each other and provide valuable insights.
Great information. Thank you again for sharing your extensive knowledge.
This was fascinating and so well presented. Thank you so much. Best wishes, Lottie
Hi
Thanks for explaining the different type of embroidery, I heard and read but didn't know what they meant, I am digging the blackwork, if you
do something on the blackwork that would be great. Thanks for explaining
We have a playlist on Blackwork on our channel Carrie, do check it out!
Smocking is also wow
Thank you so much for clearing up my confusions 🙆🏼♀️👍💕💁🏼♀️
Thanks for the information! Isn't redwork an embroidery type in the UK? It is an embroidery here in the United States.
Your work is amazingly beautiful!!! I have tried hand embroidery but found it to be tedious and hard to keep the stitches from wobbling . Are there techniques to become comfortable and ways to make stitches without your hands and arms from getting tired. I love looking at beautiful hand embroidery but it seems impossible for me to get it right. I appreciate the beauty you create and I thank you for sharing. I enjoy listening to you talk, your enthusiasm is lovely!!!
I think you need to be kinder to yourself Sandra! The stitches will wobble a bit at first but with a bit of practice they will become straighter. You might like my video that's coming on Friday, it's a really fun way to stitch and is about enjoying the process without the pressure of getting things perfect, keep an eye out for that....
Your stump work oranges are beautiful! (Your other work as well, but I love the oranges especially:D)
Thank you Michaela!
I admire all the different styles. It is hard to choose where I would like to expand my embroidery. I love the Jacobins style, Goldwork, interested in stump work. I mainly do cross stitch for now. I am starting out again. I am a beader, obsessed with beads. I make jewelry and want to branch more in to bead embroidery too. Takes patience and practice. Loved all of your samples shown. Beetle wing work is glorious on historical dresses. Love them all. Possibilities are endless. I want to make pillow covers. Haven't started yet. Still working on cross stitch pattern.
I like beads too Krisinda, check out my videos on how to put them into embroidery stitches!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery will do
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Wow you are so talented. I have to get the stamped. To embroider
I know you said you were focusing on embroidery styles that are traditional to Britain… so, have you ever tried Brazilian Embroidery. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that as well? It’s sooooo beautiful and dimensional.
Not yet Vickie!
I have a couple of pieces of goldwork that my late mum never finished. She told me two things about goldwork - first, you don't waste thread on the back of the work, and second, when you're in the WRNS you watch your epaulettes like a hawk in case they get unpicked for goldwork. I don't know where she got that idea from...
Perhaps it happened to her!!
These are so inspiring! I have a question about working on large pieces of fabric (say, one meter by one meter) - I can move a hoop around if the fabric is thinner and I'm embroidering, but to do applique with heavier fabrics or raised work, how can I work in the center of the fabric more easily? I have it spread on my dining table, but it's hard to maintain tension on the fabrics by reaching under it, especially as the pins holding the various pieces stick my arms. lol. Do you have a video on this theme?
You might need a roller frame Forsythia33; check out my video on how to frame up a slate frame to see what I mean. If you Google Roller bar frames you should find one the right size
Excellent explanation embroidery details
All designs are marvelous madam
I found your padded canvas work on the orange piece with the stump embroidery really fascinating. Could you do a tutorial on how to go about that with various shapes? I tried to look around but really couldn't find anything aside from padded embroidery but that seems to be mostly for gold work and I think gold work is too delicate for what I'm thinking of doing with it.
I will yes, I haven't tackled stumpwork much but it's on the list definitely!
@Sarah Homfray Embroidery Wonderful, thank you!
Great chat! Thanks for sharing!
I absolutley love your work, it's stunning. I was watching one of your videos showing different types of embroidery (I thought it was this one) and when you mentioned white work there was a piece of embroidery showing a house and something like wisteria at the side of the house, I thought it was really beautiful (I love white on white) could you tell me what video it was in, or show more of it?
I can't find the video it was in Anne! If you check through your history it will tell you which videos you have watched and that might remind you?
Great video, very comprehensive and informative! (Oops, you did miss one minor edit just after the hardanger segment. No big deal, just slightly awkward.)
This was so interesting. Thank you!
I love your channel! I always learn so much! Thank you!
Great segment! Thank you.
Great thanks a few I don't know I so love learning x
those squishy oranges stole my heart
This is such a wonderful video - thank you so much for taking the time to make incredible educational videos. I was wondering, for the orange stump work you mentioned that you made the oranges separately and then attached them to the fabric, do you happen to remember how you attached them? Thanks for your help!
With the thread I used to gather them up! I took it through to the back and wove it through some stitches then did some slip stitching around the oranges to make them more secure
Loved the video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing with us. Xoxo. Miriam
So beautiful!😍
Great video! Can you tell me if you can do painter style on canvas?
fabulous... I'm keen to explore some different types now.... do you have a video on painting your fabric Sarah? I had a quick search but wasn't very successful - would love to learn how to do that :D
I remember that there was a video in which Caroline Homfray (Sarah's sister) showed how she painted a fabric. There's a few other things in the video though, so it might not be what you're looking for: ruclips.net/video/vAgqi3r7J0Q/видео.html
On the tiny island of Saba, Dutch Caribbean, women and girls still practice cut and drawn work (Spanish Work). We call it Saba Lace.
Very interesting, thank you! Both sides alike is interesting and intimidating. Do you have videos with more basic techniques on making the back of the work neat?
We have a beginners playlist on the home page of our channel Angela (Just click on my channel logo); the starting and finishing threads video will make the most difference to how the back looks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Beautiful work. Wish I would have known about the school for embroidery at a younger age. Can foreigners attend ?
Yes they can! Check out their website...
The lily is at its grandieur & the falcon too
Hugely inspiring as always Sarah, thank you x
You made me laugh with...Dare I say it? Cross stitch. I really like the applique with the teapots. It's pretty. The white work looks embossed. So many varieties of embroidery. I wasn't really interested in needlework when I was younger, now I wish I had been.
I didn't do it when I was younger either, you find these things at the right time I guess!
Fabulous video as I am just starting on learning embroidery and didn't know what to call those I wanted to look for! Do you have any instructions on how to embroider from one side only? I am trying to decorate 3d already stuffed fruit for decorations and have managed some but would love to learn more!
Might be a good time to use a curved needle Pippa which we do have a video on so check that out!
Wonderful video
What do you do to all the beautiful work you do? It's just my curiosity 😊
I saw that falcon in an RSN book😮That was you!
In China they also do this but the front and back are in fact totally different pictures only a handful of designers in China and Japan can actually do this kind of work and they use a translucent fabric so that you can see through the picture. It takes years to master it. There is a Mother and Daughter who designed a piece a few years ago. I came across it in RUclips but for the life of me I can not remember what it was called but they in fact won the grand prize for their work.
Sarah- what type/brand of durable thread works well to sew down the applique pieces onto the background? Thank you!
Beautiful ❤thanks