Hello All! For more drawn thread eye candy check out http://www.embroiderersguildwa.org.au (embroidery types). Several types of bobbin lace are also featured. For a tutorial, visit Mary Corbet's blog www.needlenthread.com (Sat April 24, 2010). As to the windowpane fringe, it may also be a form of drawn thread wherein bundles of threads are grouped together to form a pattern, retaining their shape because they are sewn together with various embroidery stitches. Lots of household & "personal" items were embellished with fringe, either knotted or "bundled". Believe it or not, Victorian era splashers were often beautifully made & can be reasonably priced in antique shops. Their fringe withstood hard use & the harsh laundry methods of the day. Drawn thread was also popular as an insertion & as a decoration for silk hankies. Several years ago, I acquired a long strip of ivory silk drawn thread work--exquisite & I can't imagine working on such high count fabric. But I most definitely would have worn a dress decorated with it!! My silk hankie is decorated on all corners. I'll be happy to submit photos when I return to PA in the spring if someone will post them. Happy New Year to all. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla
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