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What is Brazilian Embroidery? Brazilian embroidery, like all other embroidery, uses stitches that have been known and used for hundreds of years. The difference is that stitches are chosen for their dimensional qualities, and that most work is done with Z-twisted rayon threads. Rayon thread has long been the preferred thread for this style of embroidery because of its sheen and smoothness. Most dimensional stitches, especially the bullion stitch, are easier to make with it because of the thread's smooth texture. The use of rayon threads for dimensional embroidery, dyed in bright variegated colors, was developed in Brazil by Mrs. Elisa Hirsch Maia in the 1960's. More recently, the manufacture of these threads moved to the US and New Zealand, but we continue to honor the origins of this art form with the name Brazilian embroidery.
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Education Projects In the May issue, an educational article was printed on the early threads and patterns of Brazilian Embroidery. Titled Threading Through the Past: My In the August issue, is a lesson making and using the Mediterranean knotted stitch by Loretta Holzberger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Educational projects from The B.E. Wrap-Up newsletter from 1992 to mid 2006 have been collected into a book. Over the years 31 members, designers, and teachers have contributed a total of 93 projects that are included in this 138-page book. Pictures, diagrams and traceable patterns are included for most designs. This is now a PDF E-Book Proceeds from the sale of these books will go into the scholarship fund. The books are $15.00, emailed to you . See our B.E. Boutique page for ordering details. This would make a great gift to your favorite stitcher, a friend, or for yourself. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Birthplace of New Stitches and Flowers An addition in 2010 to our education page has been the birth of a stitch. These are stitches that have been developed by guild members.
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Basic Stitches Here are some of the stitches frequently used in Brazilian embroidery to create the dimensional look. Bullion Cast-on Buttonhole Couching Detached Buttonhole Drizzle Leaf Stitch Pistil or Long-Tailed French Knot Stem Stitch A click on the stitch name will take you to the instructions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Education Projects from The B.E. Wrap-Up Volumes 1-15
