Il Reticello Book #2 Counted Thread Work miniature dark brown

dark brown

Printed on thick (160g) paper over 6 pages each letter is approximately 50x50 points

There is a distinct hint of retro about these paper dolls which both young and old will love

The stitches used: Cross Stitch - Running Stitch - Back Stitch - french knots - long and short stitches

62 pages of charming cat designs for counted cross stitch

Il Reticello Book #2 Counted Thread Work miniature dark brownText in English, Italian and French. A fili contati (Counted Thread Work) is done on even weave fabric without a "pattern": the embroiderer counts the number of threads in the design, usually according to a repertoire of antique stitches which have been part of our embroidery tradition for centuries. The manual includes diagrams and scans of finished projects for reference, produced by students at my School, to aid understanding of the suggested