A European Tour of Drawn Thread Techniques punto antico whilst maintaining an airy feel

whilst maintaining an airy feel to the lace against the structure of the Caterina da’ Medici border

Double Back Stitch Squares

Inspired by secluded courtyards paved courtyards of Italy featuring intricate knot gardens

Number 3 in the Mini Christmas Stocking series

enlarge holes for threading heavy threads

A European Tour of Drawn Thread Techniques punto antico whilst maintaining an airy feelA sampler of small pieces from the drawn thread techniques originating in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Italy, France, Germany, and Norway. The Drawn Thread techniques range from the simple, drawn in one direction, to those drawn in two directions and cutwork. Each motif can be stitched as part of the larger sampler, individually , or rearranged into a layout of your own design. Techniques include: Myrezhka, Peahole, Hardanger, Deruta Sfilato,