Embroidery Book “HEDEBO Traditional Danish White-Thread Embroidery”

Language: Japanese, 128 pages Published: December 2021

Hedebo embroidery is a traditional Danish white-thread embroidery technique. Designs are created using a single color of white thread through the techniques of countwork (stitching while counting the threads of the linen fabric), dronwork (pulling out threads to create a looped effect), and cutwork (cutting slits into the fabric). Designs featuring openwork patterns resemble lace and are growing in popularity among embroidery enthusiasts. Written by an author who discovered this form of embroidery while studying in Denmark and has continued to explore it by traveling throughout the country many times since returning home, this book is the definitive guide to the craft. Beginning with an explanation of materials and tools, it carefully explains the six basic techniques and eight types of border embroidery using step-by-step photographs. It also features 32 examples of delicate and elegant works. The book introduces various items—such as doilies, basket covers, pincushions, and ring pillows—along with instructions on how to make them. It includes a detachable pattern book (32 pages).