EGA (the Embroiderer's Guild of America) defines embroidery as the process of forming textile designs, embracing both traditional and contemporary needlework as an art form.   

 

Where and when Embroidery was started is unknown.  There are examples of it dating as far back as ancient Egypt.  Please see the links section for websites with more information on the history of needlework


There are many types of embroidery.  Types include, but are not limited to:

 

Beading

Blackwork

Brazillian Embroidery

Cross Stitch

Canvaswork

Crazy Quilting

Crewel

Drawn Thread

Goldwork

Hardanger

Huck Weaving

Lace Making

Needle Painting / Soft Shading

Needlepoint

Quilting

Silk and Metal

Stumpwork

Tatting

....And many others! 

 

 

 Please see the Links page for websites that have more information regarding the various types of embroidery.