both sides peeled
opusanglicanum
one Englishwoman's work
This blog is solely for textiles, with a little bit of silversmithing now and then, and will mainly be for my historical stuff.
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My interests range from ancient greek to tudor periods, and I tend to be an artisan rather than an academic - not that I don't do research, I just prefer getting my hands dirty.
I dye, spin, weave, sew and embroider, and have been doing so for several decades...
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antependium
noah’s ark
First luttrell psalter sampler
Stitch along 2014
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labours of the months
freehand blackwork tutorial
freehand blackwork coif
petrus christus hat
christmas coat
Zodiac hanging
mammen band tutorial
lovers purse
opusanglicanum 
I like the idea of this technique. Unless the silk under the stitching deteriorates the embroidery shouldn’t sink into the pile.
it was used for centuries. the stitching doesn’t sink, nor do the surving examples seem to have deteriorated
Wow. The snakey pillars really shine!
Seeing it at this stage really emphasises that the garnets were the right choice for the circlet!
yes, when yous tep back it looks far more harmonious