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  2. Embroidery thread - Wikipedia

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    Embroidery thread, left to right: No. 5 perle cotton (coton perlé), matte cotton embroidery yarn, tapestry wool, cotton stranded embroidery floss. Embroidery thread is yarn that is manufactured or hand-spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework. Embroidery thread often differs widely, coming in many different fiber types ...

  3. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Embroidery can be classified according to what degree the design takes into account the nature of the base material and by the relationship of stitch placement to the fabric. The main categories are free or surface embroidery, counted-thread embroidery, and needlepoint or canvas work. [18]

  4. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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    An assortment of different colors of thread Red thread bobbin Multi-colored stranded embroidery floss. A thread is a long strand of material, often composed of several filaments or fibres, used for joining, creating or decorating textiles. Ancient Egyptians were known for creating thread using plant fibers, wool and hair. [1]

  5. Drawn thread work - Wikipedia

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    Drawn thread work is one of the earliest forms of open work embroidery, and has been worked throughout Europe. Originally it was often used for ecclesiastical items and to ornament shrouds. [1] It is a form of counted-thread embroidery based on removing threads from the warp and/or the weft of a piece of even-weave fabric. The remaining threads ...

  6. Goldwork (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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    Goldwork is always surface embroidery and free embroidery; the vast majority is a form of laid work or couching; that is, the gold threads are held onto the surface of the fabric by a second thread, usually of fine silk. The ends of the thread, depending on type, are simply cut off, or are pulled through to the back of the embroidery and ...

  7. Chinese embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Chinese embroidery refers to embroidery ... Suzhou artists are able to use more than 40 needlework and a 1,000 different types of threads to make embroidery ...