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Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18697381)

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18697381)

Spot sampler embroidered in blues, greens, yellows, gold and silver on a linen ground. Geometric designs in rococo work, deflected element work, plaited braid stitch, chain stitch, running stitch, couching and... More

Sampler - Google Art Project (6712600)

Sampler - Google Art Project (6712600)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bag (England), ca. 1600 (CH 18474001)

Bag (England), ca. 1600 (CH 18474001)

Worked as a single panel, folded with seams covered with plaited braid stitch. Same pattern on reverse. Drawstring was threaded through the embroidery.

Plaited braid stitch

Plaited braid stitch

Plaited braid stitch, from Samplers and Stitches, a handbook of the embroiderer's art by Mrs Archibald Christie, London 1920.