Whitework embroidery

<p>Whitework embroidery is any <a href="/facts/Embroidery/uuXGQUDP">embroidery</a> technique in which the <a href="/facts/Stitch_(textile_arts)/CW8NGaH4">stitch</a> and the foundation fabric (traditionally white <a href="/facts/Linen/MHrhhjyW">linen</a>) are of same color. Styles of whitework embroidery include most <a href="/facts/Drawn_thread_work/ejTyGVy1">drawn thread work</a>, <a href="/facts/Broderie_anglaise/MGfvatFI">broderie anglaise</a>, <a href="/facts/Hardanger_embroidery/u6u5Q9B9">Hardanger embroidery</a>, <a href="/facts/Hedebo_embroidery/3I9U9gU8">Hedebo embroidery</a>, <a href="/facts/Mountmellick_embroidery/IhXjxrMv">Mountmellick embroidery</a>, <a href="/facts/Reticella/z57TyobB">reticella</a> and Schwalm. Whitework embroidery is one of the techniques employed in <a href="/facts/Heirloom_sewing/8U8Rndk7">heirloom sewing</a> for <a href="/facts/Blouse/bVlmceNc">blouses</a>, <a href="/facts/Baptismal_clothing/SfbjL55v">christening gowns</a>, baby <a href="/facts/Bonnet_(headgear)/Q2MymUmA">bonnets</a>, and other small articles. It has been used extensively on household and ecclesiastical linen, as decoration. It is often found on traditional regional and national costume, particularly on shirts, aprons and head coverings.
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Whitework embroidery