16th to 18th Century Double-Running Stitch Embroidery Patterns

In this book are various historical embroidery patterns for double-running stitch from different historical sources, including 16th century pattern books and 17th century embroidery samplers. Double-running stitch, also referred to as Spanish stitch in 16th century England, was the earlier form of blackwork embroidery, also known as Holbein stitch. This type of embroidery stitch is iconic because the embroidery is reversible on the front and back of the fabric. By counting the threads, the ...