Counted thread needlework is very diverse and the stitches vary in their degree of complexity.

But all stitches share one thing in common: they require the needleworker to count threads of a fine evenly woven fabric.

Counted thread work may entirely cover the fabric, but more commonly leaves portions of the fabric unstitched - 

in this sense it resembles surface embroidery.

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Pulled thread, drawn thread and hemstitching are sometimes grouped together under the heading of whitework

as they were traditionally worked with white thread on white linen.

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Drawn thread, hemstitching and hardanger may also be catagorised as openwork

because it involves the cutting of portions of the ground fabric to create open, lacy effects.

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Blackwork and Sampler

(Cross Stitch and all variations of it, Eyelets, Satin, Buttonhole, etc.)

are also categories of counted thread needlework.

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All stitch techniques used in the Barberry Row designs below are listed with each image.

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All designs are featured below.

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CLICK ON IMAGE FOR DETAILS - FABRICS, THREADS, STITCH TECHNIQUES, STITCH COUNT, etc.