A European Tour of Drawn Thread Techniques punto antico Sampler Cushion #3 features the

Sampler Cushion #3 features the same layout as Cushions #1 and #2 for a cohesive look: a border of Italian Four-Sided Stitch and tile outlines of Satin Stitch and EIGHT pulled thread fillings

enlarge holes for threading heavy threads

Instructions include layout

whilst maintaining an airy feel to the lace against the structure of the Caterina da’ Medici border

Dabka - smooth

A European Tour of Drawn Thread Techniques punto antico Sampler Cushion #3 features theA sampler of small pieces from the drawn thread techniques originating in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Italy, France, Germany, and Norway. The Drawn Thread techniques range from the simple, drawn in one direction, to those drawn in two directions and cutwork. Each motif can be stitched as part of the larger sampler, individually , or rearranged into a layout of your own design. Techniques include: Myrezhka, Peahole, Hardanger, Deruta Sfilato,