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Embroidery is decorative needlework which is steeped in ancient tradition. Embroidery designs and pictures are created by stitching strands of some material on to a layer of another material. Most embroidery uses thread or wool stitched onto a woven fabric, but the stitches could be made in wire or leather strands, and embroidery can be worked into many materials. Non-woven traditional materials include leather and felt. Some modern textile artists do embroidery on non-traditional materials such as plastic sheeting. Often, specific embroidery stiches are used, such as an outline stitch or a whipped stem stitch to accomplish a particular look or design.
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