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2. Gimp (thread) - Wikipedia

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   The term gimp with reference to lace refers to the thread that is used to outline the pattern. [1] [2] This thread is normally thicker than that used to make the lace. It gives definition and slightly raises the edge of the design. A gimp thread is used widely in many laces, with notable exceptions being Binche lace and Valenciennes lace. [2]

3. Embroidered lace - Wikipedia

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   Embroidered lace is embroidered on a base using a needle. The base varies according to the type. Many techniques use a net, either woven or knotted. The net varies: Woven fabric with threads removed to make a grid (Reticella, Buratto) Machine made hexagonal net (Limerick, Needlerun net, Tambour)

4. Embroidery hoops and frames - Wikipedia

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   Standing floor frames and lap frames allow the crafter to keep both hands free for working, which increases the speed and precision of work performed. [ 3 ] Some modern embroidery hoops, instead of having a tightening device, has a rubber band-style ring that fits over the fabric, and the smaller ring.

5. Darning - Wikipedia

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   Threads from the original weaving are unraveled from a hem or seam and used to effect the repair. Invisible darning is appropriate for extremely expensive fabrics and items of apparel. In machine darning, lines of machine running stitch are run back and forth across the hole, then the fabric is rotated and more lines run at right angles.

6. Tambour lace - Wikipedia

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   Tambour lace refers to a family of lace made by stretching a fine net over a frame [1] (the eponymous Tambour, from the French for drum) and creating a chain stitch, known as tambour, using a fine, pointed hook [2] [3] to reach through the net and draw the working thread through. The tambour embroidery technique became popular in western ...

7. Hardanger embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Example of modern Hardanger embroidery work Hardanger embroidery sample, from a 1907 needlework magazine. Hardanger embroidery or "Hardangersøm" is a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave linen or cloth, using counted thread and drawn thread work techniques. It is sometimes called whitework embroidery.