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Whitework embroidery is any embroidery technique in which the stitch and the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen) are of same color. Styles of whitework embroidery include most drawn thread work , broderie anglaise , Hardanger embroidery , Hedebo embroidery , Mountmellick embroidery , reticella and Schwalm.
When created with white thread on white linen or cotton, this work is collectively referred to as whitework. [21] However, whitework can either be counted or free. Hardanger embroidery is a counted embroidery and the designs are often geometric. [22]
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.
Chinese embroidery refers to embroidery created by any of the cultures located in the area that makes up modern China. It is some of the oldest extant needlework . The four major regional styles of Chinese embroidery are Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu), Hunan embroidery (Xiang Xiu), Guangdong embroidery (Yue Xiu) and Sichuan embroidery (Shu Xiu).
Straight stitch – the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery; Tacking stitch (UK, also baste or pin) – quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed; Tent stitch – diagonal embroidery stitch at a 45-degree angle; Topstitch – used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, helps facings stay in place and gives a crisp edge
Traditional Mountmellick embroidery (white-on-white work only) "Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature" by Yvette Stanton and Prue Scott, Vetty Creations, 2007 (2nd ed.). ISBN 978-0-9757677-2-6 "Mountmellick Work: Irish White Embroidery" by Jane Houston Almqvist, Colin Smythe, 1990. ISBN 0-85105-512-5
Bangladesh's Nakshi Kantha embroidery. An illustration of the buttonhole stitch. In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand-sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the back of the fibre to the front side and back to the back side. [1] The thread stroke on the front side produced by this is also ...
The technique of chikan embroidery is known as chikankari (चिकनकारी چکن کاری).Chikankari is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabrics like cotton, chanderi, muslin, georgette, viscose, silk, organza, net, etc. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments.