Laid and Couched Work - Revision history

Cian: category:embroidery

2004-08-12T02:06:20Z

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	One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].		One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].

	The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th ~~Century~~ ~~Icelandic~~ wall hanging. The design below is a cushion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.		The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a [[14th century]] [[Iceland]]ic wall hanging. The design below is a cushion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.
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Tobin: format

2004-03-29T05:15:11Z

format

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		⚫	[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]
⚫	Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually [[wool]]) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or [[linen]]). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.

		⚫	'''Laid and Couched Work''', is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually [[wool]]) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or [[linen]]). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.

	One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].		One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].

	The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a cushion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.		The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a cushion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.

⚫	[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg\|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]

Morgant: wiki, typo

2004-01-01T21:43:33Z

wiki, typo

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	Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually wool) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or linen). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.		Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually [[wool]]) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or [[linen]]). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.

	One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].		One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].

	The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a ~~cuchion~~ and illustrates the laid and couched technique.		The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a cushion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.

	[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg\|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]		[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg\|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]

Jos: added image and new description of stitch

2003-12-29T05:01:58Z

added image and new description of stitch

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	Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually wool) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or linen) ~~and~~ ~~then~~ ~~this~~ ~~thread~~ is ~~couched~~ ~~down~~ ~~with~~ another thread. This technique is ~~used to cover~~ large areas of a ~~design~~ very quickly.		Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually wool) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or linen). This stitch is created by laying a set of ground threads, that work from one side of the pattern to the other. Over these threads, in the opposite direction, are laid another set of threads at regular intervals. These cross threads are then held down by a series of couching stitches. The whole process results in an area completely covered in thread. This technique allows for large areas of pattern to be covered very quickly.

	One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].		One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].

			The image below is of a reproduction design, based on a 14th Century Icelandic wall hanging. The design below is a cuchion and illustrates the laid and couched technique.

			[[image:Icelandic_finished.jpg\|Icelandic Laid and Couched Work Cushion]]

Jos at 00:10, 16 September 2003

2003-09-16T00:10:25Z

New page

Is a form of [[embroidery]] where a thread (usually wool) is laid on a ground fabric (usually wool or linen) and then this thread is couched down with another thread. This technique is used to cover large areas of a design very quickly.

One of the most famous works completed in this technique is the [[Bayeux Tapestry]].