Cap streamers, Medium: linen Technique: deflected element work -Sheer plain weave fabric placed on top of a denser plain weave fabric with the warps and wefts of each aligned -Pattern outlined by a closely couched cord -Sections of the back layer of fabric cut away -Deflected element work (wrapping stitches using a needle which pulls warps and wefts of the foundation fabric out of alignment to produce openwork) in various patterns -Deflected element work on two layers of fabric for details -Edges finished with buttonhole stitch, Design shows serpentine garland of floral and foliated forms

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