Cutwork Embroidery

Cutwork embroidery is created by cutting away and discarding the portions of the background fabric whose edges are worked in buttonhole stitches. It is a representation of beautiful needlework. Though this form of embroidery can be done in different styles, but the simplest form doing embroidery cutwork is by working in small open areas without any connecting bars.

 

Different types of cutwork embroidery are:

 

Initially cutwork patterns were created on linen fabric and later the threads were removed to make the fabric appear lighter. It can also be worked on cotton and lawn fabric. It results in outstanding patterns of lace cutwork. Cutwork machine embroidery is also popular. Machine embroidery cutwork designs  result in creation of lace comparatively faster but it is fun to create lace with hands. Running and buttonhole stitches are the two common stitches that are used for creating cutwork embroidery designs.