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Specialty Counted Thread Category from 2011 Judged Show

Specialty Counted is defined as any embroidery produced on an evenweave fabric by counting threads in the foundation fabric and carrying each stitch over a definite number of threads. This category includes Hardanger, pulled thread work, blackwork, Dresden whitework, and any other stitching using a chart that is not basic counted cross stitch or needlepoint.





Hardanger Wall Hanging by Pat D. 2011 Counted Thread for Carla by Emily G. 2010
A original design on sea green colored fabric featuring a variety of stitches in pastel variegated thread.
An original pulled-work design feartuing a heart mortif in natural fibers.
Swedish Weave Table Topper
by Shannon M. 2011		 Spring Fantasy by Helen M. 2011
Swedish weaving design worked white on white.
Square stitching sampler done in greens and pinks.
Friendship Round Robin Sampler
by Luann S. and Friends 2011		 Le Chantelaine by Pat D. 2011
A stitch sampler done in reds and greens by eleven different ladies.
A traditional chantelaine done in peach and green threads.
Dawn Thread Purse by Philippa W. 2010
A drawn thread purse worked with geometric designs on natural linen with metallic thread.




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