Today we take a close look at a fine whitework handkerchief that was amongst the textiles from my Great Auntie Gen. It is simply exquisite embroidery worked in soft non-mercerised cotton thread on cotton fabric, with an insertion of lace in the centre.
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Episode notes:
“White Work Embroidery” by Barbara Dawson. ISBN: 978 0713439502
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
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