Embroidery Embroidery, like every other form of art, needs to be understood to be fully appreciated, understood and enjoyed. Embroidery, is also called as painting with the needle. The monasteries were great centers of needlework, but queens and courts put in their spare time at it, picturing religion and history. They embroidered pictures, flowers, symbols, book covers, dresses, bed covers. This form of art is know from the ancient history, but it is practiced now days too.
 From a simple dress you can make an art, by simply using your imagination. It is a way to express your feelings, by using a variety of colors. You can personalize on object and make it unique. A perfect gift is a personalized object. You can use your imagination, or you can search for a design, this can make your job easier. If you are a beginner, choose a simple design, or you can create your own simple design. Whether you work by hand or on the machine and whether you are beginner or experienced, you can find a great pleasure seeing how a common object becomes unique. You can use traditional and modern techniques by using hand stitching and machine sewing. Even if some types of designs may seem intimidating at first, keep in mind most intricate stitches are combinations and variations of a few basic ones. There are so many different techniques to express your creativity and imagination. If you're adventurous, try some pulled thread or cut work. Embroideries vary from region to region. Soft in line, they are applied on altar clothes, wedding dresses, costumes, pillow cases and sheets. The motifs applied to women's wear have also been transposed in modern use as wall decorations. The reason why this form of art has become so widespread lies in the ancient custom of dowry. It was expected that a prosperous family provide their marriageable daughter with a dozen ornate pillows and sheets, two to four decorated featherbeds and six to eight embroidered tablecloths. It was natural for a young woman coming from a well-to-do peasant family to possess up to twenty dresses.
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