Counted-thread embroidery is any embroidery in which the number of warp and weft yarns in a fabric are methodically counted for each stitch, resulting in uniform-length stitches and a precise, uniform embroidery pattern. Even-weave fabric is typically used, producing a symmetrical image, as both warp and weft yarns are evenly spaced.

The opposite of counted-thread embroidery is free embroidery.

Types of counted-thread embroidery

Among the counted-thread embroidery techniques are:

• Assisi

• Bargello, or Florentine work

• Blackwork

• Canvas work

• Cross-stitch

• Hardanger

• Needlepoint

• Drawn thread work

• Tatreez

See also

• Pixel art

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