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Brazilian and Textured Embroidery

Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild is a non profit organization which aims to promote the art of Brazilian embroidery through seminars and workshops, newsletters and of course the web site. There is useful information published on the site, such as instructions on how to do the stitches and some hints and directions.

Brazilian Embroidery Embellished Bear by Rita Goff

Brazilian embroidery the definition of this style of embroidery in Wikipedia

Brazilian Embroidered Heart A pattern and stitch guide by Rissa Peace Root

Brazilian Embroidery in Crazy Quilting an article on using this style of embroidery in contemporary crazy quilting.

Brazilian-Style Embroidery From Adaptation to Obsession By Jo Gillen provided by the American Needlepoint Guild

Camellia: Instructions by Stephanie Novatski for a Camellia using cast-on stitches.

Castelguidi Embroidery Information by Jane M Davis of JDM Designs.

Creative cast ons an Illustrated article on working Cast-on stitch from the TLC Brazilian Embroidery

Encrusting Calico Inspired by an underwater theme, Jennifer Rochester "uses plain fabric and neutral threads to create rocky surfaces encrusted with growth". This project is provided by the Embroiderers Guild UK

History of Brazilian Embroidery by Tammy's threads which also provides this list of stitches used in this style of embroidery.

Silken Roses Collar - a free project designed by Betty Pillsbury

Tips for Stitching with Rayon provided by Edmar Threads

TLC Brazilian Embroidery - a site with brief articles on stiches, threads tips and tricks that apply to this form of embroidery.

Woven Picot Daisy instruction on how to make this by Peggy S. Crawford