Candlewicking embroidery

The nearly lost needlework called candlewicking or whitework is described and explained, with many links to various sources

Find the machine embroidery design used by to create this outstanding project.

Couched coronation cord used in hand embroidery - adds beautiful texture!

Look below for many free Candlewicking projects and patterns. If you are looking for tutorials and history on Candlewicking & Whitework, follow the link.

A short tutorial and video using the Colonial Knot for Candlewicking.

Have you sewn with a Candlewicking Foot? Brother Ambassador Joanne Banko shares how to use built-in Candlewicking stitches, and see how you can create a custom Candlewicking stitch with the Brother My Custom Stitch feature over on our blog! Tap through to learn more.

The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table l…

At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make…

Cathy Needlecraft, Inc. for McCall's Circa 1980s