I do not know how long ago embroidery started but I think
through the centuries, women have turned to needlecraft and
embroidery for pleasure. My Grandmother told us that in her days
the young ladies did not work and was taught to do needlework and
embroidery. Although times have changed and the love for embroidery
still remains strong, women sadly neglects this art as they do not
have time.
The sewing machine is a quicker medium for embroidery and
decorative stitching.
You can make a room look homely, cosy and beautiful with
needlework and embroidery, it can be embroidered table cloths,
runners, cushions, table mats, wall hangings, pictures, bed linen
and many more.
All these things can become possible to you by taking each page
step by step and practice the various stitches and methods.
To those who are already experienced machinists, sewing machine
embroidery will be much easier. Others may find it a little more
difficult, but it can be overcome with a lot of practice and
perseverance.
This type of machine embroidery needs a lot of practice, but,
once having acquired control of the machine and embroidery hoop,
there is no end to the possibilities of the work that can be
done.
I hope that the sewing machine no longer will be regarded as the
machine for sewing hems, mending, curtains and dressmaking, but be
the means for enjoyment in producing beautiful, machine embroidery
for the home and family.