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 | 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 | 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...
