Surface embroidery is any
form of
embroidery
in which the pattern is worked
using decorative stitches and
laid threads on top of
the foundation
fabric
or
canvas
rather than through the
fabric; it is contrasted with
canvas
work.
Much free embroidery is also surface embroidery, as are a few forms of counted-thread embroidery such as cross stitch.
Forms of surface embroidery include:
Examples of surface embroidery include:
