In my last post, I wrote about a fascinating group of embroideries that I found from Asia in the 1300s which exhibit a "needle looping" technique. Of course, I decided to attempt to replicate this lotus flower. I began by purchasing some threads in like colors. I chose Vinyard Silk, because its fluffy and fun,… Continue reading To Needleloop, or not to Needleloop?
Tag: needle lace
Detours in Button Hole Stitch
A journey to determine what is Needle Looping? On the way back from a big event I brainstormed some projects I wanted to work on. After finishing a LONG counted project, I very much want to explore something less counted. Buttonhole is the first stitch I learned in the SCA, and the first one I… Continue reading Detours in Button Hole Stitch
10 Little Needle Cases
This post is the culmination of a year long project of embroidering a needle case each month in 12 different styles. Due to time constraints and the complexity of a few of the embroidery styles, in the end I have 10 finished needle cases! The Embroidery Styles include: Applique, black work, German brick stitch, Bayeau… Continue reading 10 Little Needle Cases
September: Reticella, the finished piece
A blog describing how I chose this pattern and some historical background on reticella can be found here. These last few months have been difficult on a personal level. I lost one of my biggest patrons due to illness, one of my best friend received devastating health related news, and the plague continues on despite… Continue reading September: Reticella, the finished piece
September: Needle Lace
Needle lace was the first new thing I learned at my first event in the SCA. I learned a little needle lace edging for a handkerchief (that is yet unfinished, alas). But it lead to the creation of this beautiful bunny: A needle Lace Bunny Now, the casual embroiderer might ask "What is going on… Continue reading September: Needle Lace
July: Lacis
Lacis is one of those strange forms of embroidery that is daunting and difficult because it is so alien to the usual suspects of embroidery (i.e.: stitching on fabric). However, it is no different from needle lace, which is very similar to button hole and three dimensional embroideries found on padded work, and can use… Continue reading July: Lacis
12 Little Needle Cases Project
In 2021, I plan to make 12 needle cases, one each month, each in a different historical embroidery style.
The Inevitable Scadian 