3 Dimensional Work
From at least the 17th century, boxes, or 'caskets' were used to
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Canvas Work
Known to many people as ‘tapestry work’, a variety of stitches
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Stump Work
Also known as Raised Embroidery, this was very popular in England in the 17th century and
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Gold Work
This technique has been in use for many hundreds of years, both in the Church and of course, in Heraldic
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Black Work
A traditional 'counted thread' technique taken to a more intense level, wherein
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White Work
This has the beauty of simplicity – traditionally it is worked ‘white on white’
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Jacobean Crewel Work
The word ‘crewel’ refers to the type of wool used, and a wide variety
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Silk Shading
At its most basic, this technique is known as the ‘long and short’ stitch. At its best
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