Drawn Thread Embroidery by Moyra McNeill

Drawn thread embroidery has been practiced and esteemed for centuries, producing the kind of elaborate linen tablecloths, veils and shawls passed down through generations. There are separate chapters on all of the well-known drawn thread varieties - needleweaving, reticella, Russian drawn ground, Hedebo and Hardanger - and even an explanation of how drawn thread techniques can be adapted to the sewing machine.

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