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Drawn threads reworked with Reticella embroidery. |
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The begining of most drawn thread work is hem stitching. |
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Double row of triple crosssed stitch ended with plumetis. |
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Five times five threads are removed and three lefts. Motifs are excecuted with darning stitches. |
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The linear combination of square and crossed stitches on this antique linen fabric shows that sobriety goes with stylishness. |
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The use of many different stitches in the same work makes infinite and harmonious patterns |
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Many differents stitches can be used in drawn thread works: The most basic ones are square stitch, crossed stitch or oblique stitch. |
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Multiple fancy dranw thread rows . |
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Covering undrawn threads with darning stitch makes the work much stronger. |
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Drawn threads are often combined with others embroidery techniques. |
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A more sofisticated down thread wotk from " Jour sur Toile" , DMC , Editions TH. de Dillmont. |
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Triple square stitch ended with spirit stitch. |
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Five rows of drawn threads on this artd deco style sheet |
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From the basic stitches many others were invented: curl stitch, flat stitch, mesh stitch , royal stitch. |
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