I've been experimenting with some other traditional hand stitch techniques, with the aim to learn new techniques and to then consider how these methods could be used and applied in a contemporary manner.
Drawn thread embroidery is a counted thread technique, one of the oldest forms of openwork embroidery. The work involves the cutting and removal of some of the threads in the fabric which are then stitched to create patterns, positive stitches and negative spaces.
The sample I created is stitched on an evenweave linen fabric of 28 threads per inch. Evenly woven fabric is essential for this method to work as you have to count the number of threads to cut, sew etc.
I have to admit this method is a bit of a killer and a strain on the eyes!! Although I like the outcome I would like to try it on a fabric with a lower thread count, and even further wonder if it would be possible to stitch metal gauze or similar to create 3D pieces.
Here is the sample, one photo with a 50p piece to illustrate how small and intricate the sample is!
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