Crewel work embroidery design "sprig of flower taken from a XVIIth century embroidered curtain; similar bunches, but composed of different flowers, recur at intervals over this hanging."
Basket stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bullion knot Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidery stitches: cable chain stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
chain stitch in a chequering of two colours Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Drawing of Cretan embroidery showing use of Cretan stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cross stitch in canvaswork Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Feather stitch variations Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Feather stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Holbein stitch or double-running stitch (figure 86). Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Insertion worked in a twisted Cretan stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidery stitches: knotted chain stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"A portion of a large XVIIth century Linen Hanging embroidered with coloured wools.—In both design and execution this curtain is remarkably fine. The entire hanging is about eighteen feet in width by seven in h More
Long-and-short satin stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plate XIII.—An Embroidered Altar Frontal, executed by Miss May Morris, designed by Mr. Philip Webb. The work is carried out with floss silk in bright colours and gold thread, both background and pattern being More
Embroidery stitches: open chain stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Roumanian stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tailor's buttonhole stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tassel making Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tent stitch (figure 80) Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidery stitches: twisted chain stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Underside couching of metal thread, front (left) and back (right) Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidery stitches: Zigzag chain stitch Public domain photograph of tapestry object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"An Embroidered XVIIth or XVIIIth century Wool-work Curtain.—This curtain, the property of Miss Killick, is a pretty example of a small crewel-work hanging. The design is of a type that was often used upon hang More
Drawing of a free-standing embroidery frame
Drawing of embroidery frame (slate frame)