Embroidery Examples

Crewel Embroidery

Flowers, vines, elements from nature - traditionally with wool fiber.

Black work

Traditionally on clothing

Shapes are filled with pattern.

More Modern Embroidery ...

Single image or focal point

Casey von Esteban

Jennifer Star Sullivan

Texture

Kelly Flagal

Patterns and Borders

Embroidered Text

Assignment

Create a small, original embroidery design that includes 3 elements & 2 principles.

Use at least two different types of stitching.

Traditional? Modern? What will inspire you?