Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework
specialist, Yvette Stanton. From Friesland in the Netherlands, this
is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s. It was
traditionally used on men's shirt collars, household linen, and
samplers. Whitework is usually stitched in white thread on white
fabric and most Frisian whitework is worked this way. However, this
technique can also have touches of colour, and some samplers are
worked entirely in coloured thread. Alphabets, figurative motifs
and geometric shapes are common, and they are interpreted in a wide
variety of stitches, such as satin stitch, eyelets, whipped back
stitch, and chain stitch; some also with cutwork and drawn thread
work. Explore how Frisian whitework featured on clothing and other
textiles, and study the many photographs featuring historical
examples. Yvette guides you though the stitches and techniques of
Frisian whitework with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed
diagrams, ensuring you'll have the confidence and skills to master
ten original projects, from small through to large, with a range of
useful and beautiful applications. Praise for Frisian Whitework:
'I'm so excited about Yvette's new book on Frisian whitework! When
it comes to learning and honing skills in specific (and sometimes
obscure) embroidery techniques from around the world, Yvette is one
of the best authors you'll find. Her newest offering is another gem
in her ever-expanding crown of instructive embroidery books. From
the unique history behind the techniques of Frisian whitework, to
the detailed, clear instruction reinforced with pristine, gorgeous
projects, this book does not disappoint! You're going to love it!'
- Mary Corbet, www.needlenthread.com
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