This section brings you some more advanced articles on embroidery, offering tips on how to apply specific styles and techniques to your projects. Articles include features on types of stitches or techniques (such as crewel or applique), the use of particular materials (such as metallic threads), and the application of certain types of designs (such as initials and monograms).

Hints on Braiding, by Ann S. Stephens (Peterson's, 1856)

Mosaic Tapestry, by Ann S. Stephens (Peterson's, 1856)

Art Needlework, by Dora de Blacquière (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1877)

On the use of gold and silver thread in embroidery.

More About Decorative Needlework, by Dora de Blaquière (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1878)

How to Embroider in Crewels (3 parts), by Dora Hope (Girl's Own Paper, 1880)

Outline Embroidery, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1880)

Elegant embroidery patterns that would be just as charming in your home today as they were over 100 years ago.

Crewel Embroidery for Dresses, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1881)

Embroidery on Net (Girl's Own Paper, 1881)

Drawn Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1882)

Embroidery Needlework, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

Fashionable Embroidery, by Blanche C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

Perforated Paper Work (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1888)

Drawn Work (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1889)

Embroidery Designs, by Natalie Sturges (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1889)

Etamine Canvas Patterns (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1889)

New Work for the Needle, by Ardern Holt (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1889)

Roman Embroidery (Needle & Brush, 1889)

An interesting type of cutaway embroidery.

Sorrento Embroidery (Needle & Brush, 1889)

A type of embroidery on sateen that includes both needlework and brushwork.

Pocket Handkerchief Work, by Josepha Crane (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1890)

Chamois Leather Embroidery and Painting, by Blanche C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1892)

Drawn Work for the Table, by Maude Haywood (Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)

An Old Piece of Stitchery, by Ellen Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892)

A look at an old piece of embroidery on exhibit, with details about how to reproduce the styles and stitches.

Two Popular Styles of Art Needlework (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892)

Gilt-mounted jewels and other Oriental effects in embroidery.

About Glass Cloth Embroidery, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

Applique Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

Embroidered Initials (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

How to create elegant embroidered monograms.

Gold Embroidery, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

Lace Braid Embroidery, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

New Ribbon Work, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

Reprise Embroidery (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

Tick-Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

Common bed ticking fabric can lend itself to some elegant embroidery patterns!

Daisy Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1894)

A simple and attractive embroidery stitch that is useful for filling large areas.

Embroidery on Glass-Cloth, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1894)

Flannel Tapestry (Girl's Own Paper, 1894)

Some beautiful embroidery patterns and tips on mastering the basic stitches.

Washable Gold Embroidery, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894)

The Beauties of Tick-Work (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1895)

Duster Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

The Making of Flannel Tapestry, by Josepha Crane (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1895)

The New Lace Applique, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1895)

The New Linen Applique Work, by Ellen Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1895)

New Sequin Embroidery, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1895)

Broché Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

Drawn Canvas Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

Needlework by Baltimore Women, by Emma Haywood (Ladies Home Journal, 1896)

The Possibilities of Turkey Twill (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1896)

Point de Hongroie, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1897)

Rococo Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1897)

Dainty Ribbon Embroidery, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

How to Do Huckaback Work, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

Plaited Ribbon Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

The Use of Feathers in Embroidery (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

Diaper Designs for Embroidery, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1899)

According to Webster's, "Diaper is a fabric with a distinctive pattern - an allover pattern consisting of one or more small repeated units of design (as geometric figures) connecting with one another or growing out of one another with continuously flowing or straight lines, or the surface is wholly occupied by the successive units, the outline of one forming part of the outlines of the adjoining units."

Embroidery with Chenille, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1899)

Applique in Embroidery, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1900)

Beautiful applique patterns based on nature.

Broderie Pompadour, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

Crown Derby Embroidery, by Josepha Crane (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

See also:

• Embroidery Basics

• Embroidery Projects

• Fabric Painting

• Quilting

• Mixed Crafts Columns