
Wessex Stitchery
Also known as Wessex stitching,
Wessex embroidery
Designed by Mrs Margaret M. Foster in the 19th century, Wessex stitchery is a counted thread technique that uses a set of simple stitches. These stitches are used more freely than in other counted thread techniques to form a range of stitch patterns. Samplers form a large body of surviving Wessex stitchery which, as well as incorporating stitched patterns, includes lettering surrounded by borders and motifs.