by Laurence | Jun 29, 2018 | Blue Alphabet, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Whitework Blue Alphabet Here are the necessary explanations for the realization of this alphabet in Whitework. You will find boards containing all the letters that you can download HERE. For my part, I chose to embroider a letter of a height of 8 cm...
by Laurence | Aug 3, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 1 Here is the first part of a series of 3 explaining step-by-step how to make a project using the technique of Schwalm Whitework. It is a technique of Germanic origin that is one of many traditional embroidery techniques, often...
by Laurence | Aug 10, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 2 In this second part, we will embroider the interior of the lower patterns using 2 different techniques. In the first one, we will tie the drawn threads to form a grid and then use a weaving technique to make the pattern. In...
by Laurence | Aug 17, 2018 | Schwalm introduction, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Introduction to Schwalm Whitework part 3 In this third part, you will find the explanations of the embroidery inside of the upper part of the project. Central part Form a grid by alternately removing 1 thread and leaving 3 in both directions. To get a clean...
by Laurence | Mar 1, 2019 | Techniques, Whitework
Richelieu Alphabet Here are the explanations needed to embroider the letters of an alphabet with the technique of Richelieu Embroidery. This is one of the techniques that are part of what is called Whitework. It bears the name of “Richelieu” (1585-1642) in...
by Laurence | May 3, 2019 | Reticello, Techniques, Whitework
Fundamentals of Reticello embroidery Pincushion Part 1 To approach this technique, we will embroider a pincushion. This will allow reviewing the different phases necessary for the realization of a project in Reticello. This project is made on linen 11...
by Laurence | May 18, 2019 | Reticello, Techniques, Whitework
Reticello pincushion part 2 Here are the explanations for the first 2 patterns that will fill the 13 windows of the grid. All the drawings used in these instructions come from Giuliana Buonpadre’s book. Giuliana BuonpadreGli AntichiIL...
by Laurence | Jun 8, 2019 | Reticello, Techniques, Whitework
Reticello pincushion part 3 Here are the pictures of patterns 3 and 4 which are following the 2 previous ones to complete the design in Reticello of this pincushion. Pattern n° 3 Start by straightening 3 threads starting on the right side, hanging in...
by Laurence | Jul 20, 2019 | Reticello, Techniques, Whitework
Reticello pincushion part 4 The Reticello pattern is now finished and I found that it would be highlighted by a simple decoration that allows to obtain a square pattern, which will facilitate assembly. I used the DMC thread “Spécial à broder” for the...
by Laurence | Oct 19, 2019 | Techniques, Whitework
Variations on a letter Originally, this font is made for calligraphy and not for embroidery. In this post, my intention is to embroider different letters of different sizes and using various stitches. Here are 4 letters of 2, 4, 6 and 8 cm. In carrying out this...
by Laurence | Dec 14, 2019 | Reticello, Techniques
Reticello pincushion Border With the Reticello pattern finished a long time ago, I finally found a nice border to embellish this work. I had no time to embroider it completely but I hope to finish it for next week and be able to present it to you in the last article...
by Laurence | Mar 21, 2020 | Techniques, Whitework
Pastel Alphabet The alphabet proposed today is taken from a series of old books devoted to characters intended “to mark” the linen of our grandmothers. In our time, they are rather used in decorative achievements, cushions, towels or small objects of all...
by Laurence | May 23, 2020 | Schwalm traditional design, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Schwalm traditional design Here are the explanations necessary to realize a Schwalm traditional design. To do this work you will need Linen fabric 6 counts Perle cotton n°8 DMC thread ” Spécial à broder” n°25 Stranded cotton In this article we will learn...
by Laurence | Jun 6, 2020 | Schwalm traditional design, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Traditional design part 2 In this post, you will find the explanations necessary to embroider the vertical patterns of the basket and the star pattern which appears in the center of the heart. Basket The lateral patterns are made as follows: without drawing...
by Laurence | Jul 4, 2020 | Schwalm traditional design, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Schwalm traditional design part 3 In this post, you will find the explanations necessary to complete this work. Large Tulip First, prepare the surface by pulling horizontally and vertically 1 thread and leaving 3 to get a grid as in the picture. Embroider...
by Laurence | Sep 11, 2021 | Techniques, Whitework
Scalloped Alphabet The alphabet presented in this article is taken from a 19th-century Victorian alphabet album. I chose it for two reasons, The first one, simply because I find it especially original and elegant. The second one is because it has a singularity, the...
by Laurence | Mar 25, 2023 | Schwalm bouquet, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Schwalm embroidery bouquet 1st part, the material and the preparation To realize this project, I chose to work on a classic Schwalm embroidery subject. It is composed of the main traditional motifs present in this technique, the sun, the heart, the tulip and...
by Laurence | Apr 1, 2023 | Schwalm bouquet, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Schwalm embroidery bouquet 2nd part, the preparation of the patterns To fill the leaves and dots, I did not use stranded cotton because the thread was too thin compared to the fabric and the Palestrina stitch. So I simply filled in the patterns with the...
by Laurence | Apr 22, 2023 | Schwalm bouquet, Schwalm Whitework, Techniques, Whitework
Schwalm embroidery bouquet 3rd part, the embroidery of the patterns Sun The grid is attached with white DMC n°80 lace thread. It is also possible to use simple sewing thread (cotton) relatively thick. The woven interior of the design is made with DMC...
