Tracy A Franklin - specialist embroiderer

Saturday, 15 March 2014

Metallic thread stem stitch complete . . .



Stem stitch in metallic thread - now complete - fairly temperamental and challenging, BUT liking the result!
Posted by Tracy A Franklin at 22:04 2 comments:
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Labels: 18th Century Design, Damask fabric, DMC Diamant thread, Metallic thread, Stem stitch, Symmetry, Williamsburg
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