According to the 1949 edition of The Complete Book of Sewing by Constance Talbot, there are four distinct types of embroidery. These are:
Embroidery in Splash Effects - Described as the whims in fashion cycles expressed in great
splashes of embroidery which follow the style of the moment. Running stitch, outline stitch, or
chain stitch are used in single or double rows, sometimes combined with satin stitch or applique.
It is not so much the stitch as the way you use it which produces a high style trimming effect.
Embroidery in Quick Stitch - On children's clothes, house dresses, and so forth, quick-stitch
embroidery is worked in lazy-daisy stitch, outline stitch, and chain stitch. The designs are floral
or peasant motifs and the colors gay and bright.
Embroidery in Homecraft - This class of embroidery includes cross stitch, smocking, applique,
quilting, candlewicking, tufting, and the craft work which can be done with your machine. In this
type of work the difference between careful expert sewing and hasty or careless stitching will
be very obvious in the finished article.
Embroidery in Fine Stitches - This last class is further divided into three types: (1) The hand
hemstitching, pin tucking, and rolled edge which mark deluxe neckwear and underwear. (2) Fine
beading and metal embroideries used on luxury garments. (3) The lace inserts, hand-rolled hems,
and hand embroidered monograms which mark fine underwear, blouses, and household items.
For a description of how to accomplish various embroidery stitches, visit a Tutorial of Several Hand Embroidery Stitches.
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