Embroidery machines are the fastest of all the machines that provides us with beautiful embroidery goods. It is the computer based machine that can complete more than 1000 stitches in a minute. Introduction of such tools has reduced the work of the workers who generally took a lot of time in sewing embroidery on cloths. Different types of equipments usually have different types of speed. It depends on you that which one will fulfill your purpose of buying it. One such machine that is noted for its highest speed is the Tajima embroidery machine. These machines of different forms, shapes and size are available in the market. Some of the them consist of manual operation to create designs on the fabrics and on some other materials. These types of tools are mainly used for the fiber are and different types of embroidery projects. The homeowners can purchase those that are portable as well as only used for embroidery. The combination of it can perform both sewing and embroidery and are mainly used by the tailors. Another type of machine that is used for the commercial purpose is the Commercial ones. It actually includes several needles and the best part of it is that before starting the work several colors can be threaded that also save lots of time. All these features are also available in Tajima embroidery machine which is one of the popular machine manufacturing company. The software programs that are used in it are commercial software, machine specific software, independent vendor software and independent designer software. The market prices of them ranges between 500 to 600 dollars. Some of them are even capable of resizing, editing and creating patterns. So before you buy one of these it is very important that you check all the features and whether they are working properly or not. The author has a great knowledge about all types of embroidery machines. He is the first to write article about these machines. For more information visit these sites: tajima embroidery machine and barudan embroidery machines. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Simon_Tischer Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5243080 Types of Embroidery Stitches An embroidery stitch is a technique executed in a particular manner, to form a figure or a pattern on a fabric. The article throws light on the different styles and types of embroidery stitches. Ads by Google EmbLibrary Designs emblibrary.com is the best source for creative & crafty emb. designs! www.emblibrary.com Kids Embroidery Designs NEW Old MacDonald's Farm Great fun quality children designs www.sewswell.com Metal Stitching Cast iron mechanical repair without welding www.locknstitch.com A stitch is defined as the periodic movement of a sewing needle from the back of the fabric to the front side and then back again. The thread stroke formed at the front side of the fabric is also known as a stitch. Embroidery patterns are formed by practicing many embroidery stitches in the same or different style, by following a counting chart on paper or even by working freehand. There are two ways to do embroidery stitches efficiently and neatly: hand-sewing method and stab or maggam work. In the hand-sewing method, the needle is inserted into the fabric, brought to the surface of the fabric and the thread is pulled through. It can be performed by using an embroidery frame or free- hand. The frame makes the work more simpler and helps in inserting the needle without stretching the fabric too much. The stab method is more common in India and is also known as 'Aari' work. It is like a chain stitch in which the needle is put into the cloth at an angle of 90 degrees and then the thread is pulled through. It can also be performed using a frame or a hoop. Types of Embroidery Stitches Embroidery uses different variations of stitches. Each stitch has a particular name to help identify it. The stitches are generally simple to execute, however, when combined together the results can be unique and complex. y Back stitch is commonly used to draft an area of a design. It works along one side of a square or diagonally across the square in an encircling motion. These stitches are normally worked last with a finer thread. Stem stitch, split stitch and crewel stitch are some examples of a back stitch. y Buttonhole stitch or blanket stitch, holds the loop of the thread on the surface of the cloth. In this, the needle doesn't return to the actual hole to pass back through the cloth. The stitches are tightly packed which prevent the raveling of the woven fabric. It forms the basis for a varieties of needle lace. Crossed buttonhole stitch, closed buttonhole stitch and tailor's buttonhole stitch, are some common examples of the buttonhole stitch. y Straight stitch passes through the fabric in a simple up and down motion, in which the needle is brought through the fabric at one end and returned from the wrong side at the opposite end of the stitch. The thread has to be pulled carefully, so that it shouldn't pucker or distort the work. Simple satin stitch, algerian eye stitch, fern stitch, running or blasting stitch, are some popular types of straight stitches. y Chain stitch is the easiest of all the looped stitches, in which the needle is brought through the fabric at one end of the stitch and is inserted back into the fabric at the same point. Then, again the needle is brought back up at the polar end of the stitch. To complete and secure the row, the needle is taken to the wrong side over the loop from where it came through. Lazy daisy stitch, Spanish chain or zig-zag chain, are some examples of the chain stitch. y Cross stitch is done by forming a line of diagonal stitches in one direction by using the wrap and weft of the fabric and while coming back crossing the diagonal in the opposite direction, forming an 'x'. Breton stitch, sprat's head stitch and herringbone stitch are some types of the cross stitch. These were just few out of the many different types of embroidery stitches. Stitches are used for basic sewing or decorative purposes. By slightly altering the stitching style, a completely different look can be achieved. Zardosi Embroidery zardosi is the oldest form of embroideries done in India. Its existence is from mughal age. Many types of embroideries have lost there identities in this designer world but zardosi is an form of embroidery which always attracts the designers and manufacturers. Indian women still loves her zardosi saree and consider it to be the most important attire in her wardrobe for functions and occasions. Zardosi is a form of embroidery done by golden metal wires. For this form, embroidery saree is first tucked in a frame an then number of "kaarigars" design beautiful intricate patterns on the fabric through metal threads. This is an very timetaking and hard work. Zardosi sarees are not only famous in India but it has a vast demand in countries outside India too. Indian zardozi has made its place in the world and been considered as one among the beautiful embroidery styles including Chickan, Kashmiri, Gujrati and Sindhi embroideries. It is one of the most expensive types of embroidery because not only is the fabric and the material used expensive but also the labourers follow a system of wages on hourly basis. Even though zari work is very expensive, the beauty, the glamour and versatility have made it the most widely used embroidery all over the world. The labour is cheap in India when compared to other parts of the world. Most common patterns done by the Karigars are mangoes, flowersand leaf patterns. Zari Embroidery Zari is the metallic yarn, made of pure silver. Originally, zari was manufactured in Yeola; Surat now being another zari-producing center. Initially, zari used in making Paithani was drawn from pure gold. However, silver is the affordable substitute today. Zari is a type of thread made of fine gold or silver wire used in traditional Indian and Pakistani garments. This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns. It is believed this tradition started during the Mughal period. Zari is also a method of traditional textile weaving in Iran. Zari is the main material in most silk sarees and ghararas. It is also used in other garments made of silk, like skirts, tops and vettis. Bead Embroidery Bead embroidery can be one of the most expressive, most satisfying methods of beadwork you will do. It's like painting with beads; forms create themselves, patterns flow and the beads know where they want to be. It is almost subconscious, you will be surprised at how it evolves. From century old traditions to the modern world culture, the style of beaded embroidery has evolved from simple designs to creatively sewn beaded embellishments techniques. The need to beautify both garments as well as household objects with precious and semi precious stones and glass beads has made this embroidery very popular not onlyin India but the western world as well. In India special bead work embroidery of the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan are very famous. Types of Beads Used * Glass Beads * Wooden Beads * Metallic Beads * Plastic Beads Aari Embroidery Work Aari embroidery is done primarily by the Muslim cobbler community in India. The designs are of Mughal origin since the art was at one time patronized by them. By using subtle gradations of color the figures and motifs in the designs can be highly representational.