Since I’ve been playing around with drawn thread embroidery on my whitework technique sampler, I thought it worthwhile to look around online for some good resources for technique and design ideas. As usual, one of my first stops when looking for needlework instructional books online is Antique Pattern Library. I love this website! And I could spend many long, lingering hours there!
I was happy to find Therese Dillmont’s Drawn Thread Work (DMC Library). Typipcal of these Therese Dillmont books (there’s a whole list of them on Antique Pattern Library), there’s heaps of information, diagrams, and so forth in the book.
While many of the Dillmont books listed on the APL index are in French, the drawn thread book is in English. No matter what language you speak, though, the diagrams are clear enough to follow, if you have at least a little understanding of drawn thread embroidery.
I like the choice of colors in the project on the front cover!
The book is in PDF format, in two parts. The first part addresses mostly the different types of drawn thread work, with pictures of how to work out different bunching techniques, as well as decorative corners, needle lace accents, and so forth.
The second part features some really beautiful ideas for drawn thread projects.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your own drawn thread embroidery, do check out Therese Dillmont’s book at the Antique Pattern Library. Just search through the D’s, and you’ll find the PDF there for download!
And if you’re just longing to spend some time browsing some old needlework books, pop in at the Antique Pattern Library and enjoy lingering for hours over some of the wonderful books available there!
Mary, thank you for those posts on whitework.
And now I remember why I had an urge to buy a book about whitework
I have spent many wonderfull hours looking throught this wonderfull resource.
Jaci
Oh, I love this book. I actually bought a copy of it a few years ago before I discovered the Antique Pattern Library. (I have a terrible weakness for the old DMC books.) It’s a really nice resource and made me want to try drawn work. I haven’t done so, yet, but maybe someday….. For now, Mary, I’m just living vicariously through your drawn thread adventure!
Hi Mary,
Unfortunately the links for part one and two drawn thread books no longer work. I do realize that these were posted in 2009, just thought I would let you know.
Now I am all interested in drawn thread. So many fun techniques to try, but can only work a few projects at a time. I want to do it all, right now! Trying to complete current projects without starting a bunch of new ones.
So much fun and inspiring!
All the best,
Mindi Hammerstone
How do I do to get the free book: DRAWN THREAD WORK as advertised.
Thank you.
nga