Sometimes a style of doing something hits you over your head and says I WILL BE YOUR FAVORITE THING. It often comes out of no where. I have never been someone interested in needle point. I have made a few piece over the years that covered the entire canvas. One was a crane needle point… Continue reading German Brick Stitch a Major Embroidery Project
May: Counted Thread, plan and pattern
The invention of the printing press was a boon to society, even needle workers! in the 1500s we have an explosion of printed model books full of amazing patterns. As a student of art history, one of the things that fascinates me to no end, is that these model books were copied and reprinted by… Continue reading May: Counted Thread, plan and pattern
April: A Laid and Couched Lion
Have I ever said I love working with natural fibers? There is just something wonderful about working with wool. Its sticky, and sticks to the fabric, which is sometimes problematic, but I love the way it works up for embroidery. Working with wool thread in this piece was magical. To read about how I selected… Continue reading April: A Laid and Couched Lion
4 Little Needle Cases
I sewed together my first four of my needle cases! I used buttons and a needle lace stitch to create a loop for the button. I love how they look in person! And they function wonderfully! I entered them into the Mudthaw Virtual Arts and Science competition. If you would like to see me and… Continue reading 4 Little Needle Cases
Yee Old Night Owl
This project was the culmination of a year of work to create a garment inspired by the Night Owl in the Watchmen. To learn about the design click here and to learn about the construction click here. And to see some pretty pictures, keep scrolling! Yee Old Night Owl Overall I am incredibly happy with… Continue reading Yee Old Night Owl
Yee Old Night Owl: The Construction
This is the second post about my Night Owl Medieval Hood. For information on how I came about my design and pattern click here. After I finalized my design and tweeked my pattern, I set about actually CUTTING OUT THE FABRIC. At this point, I had been working on this project for approximately 7 months… Continue reading Yee Old Night Owl: The Construction
Yee Old Night Owl: Design
Every once in a while, you see something that is so uniquely you that you burn inside. This is how I felt when I was reading the Watchmen, and saw the Night Owl's Snow suit. A meme based on the art of Dave Gibbons and John Higgins in Alan Moore's Watchmen graphic novel. (Original art… Continue reading Yee Old Night Owl: Design
April: Couched and Laid Work Pattern
When I think of Couched and Laid work, I think of the Bayeux Tapestry. This tapestry is a very long rectangular tapestry that depicts the story of the Norman Conquest and was embroidered sometime in the late 1000s! Legend suggests it was embroidered by the Queen and her ladies, but it was probably the work of professional embroiders and commissioned by Bishop Odo (William the Conqueror's half brother).
March German Brick Stitch Canvaswork
It is March and March is for Canvaswork! While I had previously planned, to release one pattern and one completed needle case a month, this one begged me to stitch it and here it is March 1, and it is done! As noted in my previous post here I used a 28 count linen even… Continue reading March German Brick Stitch Canvaswork
March: Canvas Work, Plan Research and Pattern
This needlework piece is part of my ongoing exploration of different medieval embroidery styles. A full explanation of the project can be found here. No your eyes do not deceive you. It is not yet March, but February's embroidery worked up quickly, so we stitch onward! What is Brick Stitch? German Brickstitch (sometimes called Opus Teutonicum)… Continue reading March: Canvas Work, Plan Research and Pattern
The Inevitable Scadian 