Whitework embroidery is any embroidery technique in which the stitch and the foundation fabric are of same color. Styles of whitework embroidery include most drawn thread work, broderie anglaise, Hard
Linen towel with drawn threadwork accented with embroidery in stem and satin stitch.
Dresden work on white linen; Engageantes
Richelieu cutwork embroidery, a form of whitework
Women's collar, Linen plain weave, drawn threadwork, cotton embroidery. Europe or North America, c. early 19th century. Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 60.41.82.
In sewing and embroidery, a satin stitch or damask stitch is a series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric. Narrow rows of satin stitch can be executed
Roundels in Peking knot and satin stitch, Qing dynasty, China
Odo bayeux tapestry detail