Candle wicking

Candlewicking is a form of embroidery done with heavy thread on muslin. It is considered "traditional" because it uses an old technique called the "colonial knot". Cut a piece of the muslin large enough for your selected design.

The nearly lost needlework called candlewicking or whitework is described and explained, with many links to various sources

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Look below for many free Candlewicking projects and patterns. If you are looking for tutorials and history on Candlewicking & Whitework, follow the link.

Candlewicking is a form of embroidery done with heavy thread on muslin. It is considered "traditional" because it uses an old technique called the "colonial knot". Cut a piece of the muslin large enough for your selected design.

What is Candlewicking? Learn how to stitch this traditional embroidery: Basic Candlewicking Supplies

Good Morning! When we had our house built 4 years ago, we had a room called the “morning room” added on to the backside of our house. I don’t know why it is called a “morn…

Another quilt featuring the popular Marianne candle wicking designs. Very pretty use of colour.

A colonial knot, one of several knotted stitches used in embroidery and commonly used in candlewicking embroidery, is easy to make.

Learn how to do candlewick embroidery with Colonial knots. This traditional whitework method can still be fun and modern!

Embroidery is a beautiful craft which includes different types of stitches. If you are a beginner looking for a tutorial on how to start embroidery with basic stitches, this one may be for you. Here I collected a number of embroidery stitches which is suitable for variety of design patterns. There are different types of […]

Vintage chenille "cherry on top" (my description) bedspread.

How to Make a Candle Wick - Rogue Preparedness

When And How To Double Wick A Candle With Step By Step Instructions And Wick Sizing Information. #candlemaking #makingcandles #doublewick #candlewick #diycandles #crafts #makemoney #workfromhome

Candle Making for Beginners: Choosing the Right Candle Wick - If you're learning how to make candles at home, you may be wondering about choosing candle wicks and how to make candle wicks. I put together this candle wick guide that will cover everything there is to learn about choosing candle wicks, making candle wicks, and candlemaking troubleshooting.