Ayrshire - whitework
Composed of dense satin stitches equally beautiful on both sides of the work.
early to late 1800's- revived in 20th century in heirloom sewing.




 

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Books
"Ayrshire Needlework", Agnes F. Bryson, ISBN 0-7134-5928-X
"Ayrshire and Other Whitework", Margaret Swain, ISBN: 0-85263-589-3
"The Flowerers: The Story of Ayrshire White Needlework", Margaret Swain,