'Autumn Maple' Whitework Embroidery Kit Fabric:35 TPI

'Autumn Maple' Whitework Embroidery Kit Fabric:35 TPITechniques Pulled thread work Stem stitch Trailing Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Some experience helpful Available with 32 55 TPI linen The word whitework simply describes embroidery with white threads on white fabric. There are also some stitch techniques which are exclusive to whitework (pulled thread work, drawn thread work and cutwork). This design fits an 8" (20cm) ring frame. Some embroidery experience will prove helpful for this kit. The kit explores

The kit explores many different traditional crewel work stitches (4 outline stitches

This kit includes beautiful natural-dyed crewel wool and natural coloured linen with a slightly textured weave

Padded satin stitch

The kit explores cutwork (where areas of the fabric are cut away) and eyelets (small decorative holes)

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gold smooth passing thread

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these scissors are fantastic

The kit comes in a little box which comes in handy for storage while you stitch the project

pearl purl

Straight or curved

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