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During the Elizabethan period, there are several styles of embroidery that became popular: |
During the Elizabethan period, there are several styles of [[embroidery]] that became popular: |
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* [[Blackwork]] continued to be used mainly on clothing, however, while the earlier, reversable form remained in use (on collars and cuffs), new forms began to be used. These included a informal, freeform often floral all-over work used on foreparts and sleeves. |
* [[Blackwork]] continued to be used mainly on clothing, however, while the earlier, reversable form remained in use (on collars and cuffs), new forms began to be used. These included a informal, freeform often floral all-over work used on foreparts and sleeves. |
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* [[Tent Stitch]] was used to produced a variety of household items, including [[table carpets]], bed dressings and cushions. It was also used to make [[sweete bags]]. |
* [[Tent Stitch]] was used to produced a variety of household items, including [[table carpets]], bed dressings and cushions. It was also used to make [[sweete bags]]. |
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* General free form embroidery was also produced. |
* General free form [[embroidery]] was also produced. |
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Revision as of 09:44, 16 September 2003
During the Elizabethan period, there are several styles of embroidery that became popular:
- Blackwork continued to be used mainly on clothing, however, while the earlier, reversable form remained in use (on collars and cuffs), new forms began to be used. These included a informal, freeform often floral all-over work used on foreparts and sleeves.
- Tent Stitch was used to produced a variety of household items, including table carpets, bed dressings and cushions. It was also used to make sweete bags.
- General free form embroidery was also produced.
