For whatever it is worth, the subject of the changing character of Hedebo embroidery over time was a subject of discussion on another online group I belong to, a few years ago. Stefania Bressan said this: "Hedebo is a Danish embroidery. It has 7 different variations, depending on the period. Hedebo edges, worked in buttonhole, is the oldest variation. Counted Thread work (similar to italian "punto antico") is known from the beginning of the 18th century. Drawn thread work (a net with dove's eye fillings) from the second half of the 18th century. Square cut work (something like a simplified Sicilian drawn thread work) in the first decades of the 19th century. Hvidsom, just after the square cut work, has flowers and tendrils and is the most similar to Schwalm, at least in the designs. Baldyring (1840) has open work filled with needle lace (like reticello). Udklipshedebo (1850) is the most known variation, with cut holes (drops, circles...) filled with needlelace. I've recently bought a catalog from Greve Museum (http://www.grevemuseum.dk) and it is very interesting to see the many different styles in danish embroidery."
http://www.pinterest.com/ligijablesic/hedebo-embroidery/ I had some great links describing the historical changes, with how-to information. But the best sites have disappeared off the internet. A tragedy! Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
