Early period people did a lot of embroidery especially the Anglo Saxons. I read somewhere that the Normans really showed off the tunics they got from England and many of them desired Anglo-Saxon wives because of their skills with the needle. This site give lots of info on embroidery and patterns ahttp://needleprayse.webcon.net.au/research/anglo_saxon_handout.htmlnd stiches willow _____________________________________________________________ Click to find great rates on medical insurance, save big, shop here http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://tagline.untd.us/fc/Ioyw6iifSXtCofauaIEDrGeP4P97ApUXcQvwye5MUWkS1zHyzkwGO1/