Have you ever wondered why every now and then, new styles emerge in the market? Basically, that explains how experimental human beings are. They seem to have that attitude for a “never ending search of quest” which is overtly exhausted in contemporary styles. When you take a trip down to memory lane, you will find that free hand embroidery patterns were their statement of expression. As a matter of fact, the form of art dated back from 3000 BC.

There were several mediums used for free hand embroidery patterns such as the three- dimensional thread. With the tool, more life was added to fixtures found right in the abode such as linens, draperies, blankets and curtains, to enumerate a few. According to today’s culture of the West, needlework is associated with the women. A proof to that is in the Victorian era when English ladies were simply scouting for novel ways to beautify their homes.

The middle of the 1800’s was the introduction of sewing machines that were unmistakably beneficial. The craft defied the manual format since there was already an equipment, a suitable partner in accomplishing the form of art in a faster manner. However, the invention was not much of an advantage to free hand embroidery patterns. Not only were the laborers affected but also the entire economy of the world at that century.

Due to the circumstance, free hand embroidery patterns were launched again with a new twist. There were countries that developed their own flair such as the Hededo, Danes and Hardranger from Norway. The Italians did not trailed behind as they had their version dubbed as Reticella identified by the plush intricate cutworks. As for those in Slavic regions namely Czechoslavakia, Poland, Ukraine and Yugoslavia, they fashioned clothings for grand celebrations that had meticulous embellishments.

In the western part of Europe, free hand embroidery patterns were known to have wooden elements. Crewel is a good example where it utilizes a wool having two plies. The form of art is actually antique where it is already 600 years old. The craft was mostly applied in covering the beds, tables and chairs. Also recognized as “Jacobean”, it never ceases to fascinate because passion can really be perceived.

The Egyptians also practiced this form of art where dominant results of their labor can be viewed in white shades. For the Germans, they boast of Dresden which is famous for a lace that has been stitched to a textile having outlines in the finest aspect. In Scotland, there is Ayrshire where it actually originated from France. Experts would agree in unison that the craft is the most notable of all.