Brazilian embroidery is an elegant Victorian expression in three dimensional stitchery. The thread is 100% rayon, which looks like silk, having a satiny, lustrous finish. It's washable and retains it's luster after many washings.

The rayon thread may be used for a wide variety of projects, including embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, smocking and tassels. It compliments ribbon embroidery and candlewicking beautifully.

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From: Sue Carlson
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998

I took a workshop on Brazilian Embroidery for an EGA weekend. I am the proud owner of a chatelaine which came out lovely. It is also wonderful for decorating denim shirts, baby items, handkerchiefs (anyone still use these?), etc. I think if you could do SRE on it, you can change it to BE. there are still some wonderful books out there and Nordic Needle has some supplies too (haven't checked for books). I love the technique, but with the CTS, I cannot pull the needle through the bullions   :-(
I took a workshop and had to put it down, but might try it with my needle grabber rubber disk thingy  :D

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Books

ABCs for Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery by Rosalie Wakefield Copyright: 2000 ISBN: 0966404025

The Art of Dimensional Embroidery by Maria A. Freitas Copyright: 1995 ISBN: 0963948105

Brazilian Embroidery, book I
by Maria A Freitas
Copyright: 1982

Brazilian Embroidery, book II
by Maria A Freitas
Copyright: 1985

Brazilian Three-Dimensional Embroidery : Instructions and 50 Transfer Patterns by Rosie Montague Copyright: 1983 ISBN: 0486243842

Dimensional Embroidery - Book One: Brazilian Embroidery
by Zeann Aguilar, Carma D. Frankos
Copyright: 1978

Sunshine's Treasures by Cheryl Schuler Copyright: 2003 ISBN: 0972142800

This book has directions for the beginner to the advanced stitcher. Opening a skein to stitching double cast-on stitch drizzles over multiple needles! Large diagrams and easy to follow directions. Plus 22 traceable designs for you to stitch into a quilt, small pictures, satin box tops or onto your clothing.
Posted on 01-13-04

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Websites with Information on Brazilian Embroidery

Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild
Dedicated to the art and advancement of Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

CQ Magazine
An article called Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery Step by Step Instructions for Dean's Design by Peggy Crawford

CQ Magazine
An article called BDE Heart by Rissa Peace Root

CQ Magazine
An article called Brazilian Embroidery Embellished Bear by Rita Goff

CQ Magazine
An article called Adapting a Basic Embroidery Design to Varying Types of Needlework by Jean Bowman

JDR Brazilian Elegance
Information, patterns, books, videos.

Tammy's Threads
Basic information and a bit of history about Brazilian embroidery. Also kits and supplies.

TLC Brazilian Embroidery
Basic information and links to other sites

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Discussion Groups about Brazilian Embroidery

BrazilianDimensionalEmbroidery at Yahoo! Groups
An e-mail discussion group created for those that share a passion for Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery.

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Websites With Books or Kits about Brazilian Embroidery

Anna G Brazilian Embroidery
Patterns, kits and supplies

The Fabric Affair
Cindy Losekamp's site with patterns and books.

Karen Buell Designs
Kits

Northern Needle
Patterns, kits and supplies

Sterling Needleworks
Patterns, kits, books, supplies and classes.