Embroidery Essays

Creating Birdhouse Charm

Creating Birdhouse Charm

Following the success of OESD's exclusive Christmas Village collections, the design team conceptualized a birdhouse series for spring. Read more about how these freestanding lace structures came to be.

History of Redwork Embroidery

History of Redwork Embroidery

Redwork embroidery has a rich history dating back to the late nineteenth century. It is a simple style of “art needlework”. Read more about its history.

The Creation of Modern Petals Tiling Scene

Creation of Modern Petals Tiling Scene

Ever wonder how the creative designers here at OESD develop innovative ideas into products? Here is a small insight into the very beginnings of this embroidery collection.

Cutwork Embroidery History and Tutorial

Cutwork Embroidery History and Tutorial

Cutwork Embroidery is a technique where specific areas of fabric are cut out along buttonhole stitches or satin stitch outlines. Learn more about its history and how to tutorial.

Learn About Trapunto Embroidery

Learn About Trapunto Embroidery

Trapunto or “stuffed work” is a whole cloth quilting technique that creates a raised design, and can be done by hand or machine.

All About Tufted Satins

All About Tufted Satins

The tufted satins embroidery technique is a newer embroidery technique, developed in 2011 by the artists and digitizers at OESD. Tufted satins are dimensional elements that enhance the total embroidery design.

History of Cross-Stitch

History of Cross-Stitch

Cross-stitch is the oldest form of hand embroidery, dating back to the Middle Ages, and is found all over the world. Read more about the history of this needle art.

History of Candlewicking

History of Candlewicking

Candlewicking began in America by the women who traveled out to the wild and untamed West. Learn more about its history and a how-to tutorial.