Elizabethan and Jacobean Embroidery
This group discusses the embroidery of the 16th and 17thC. There is a seperate group for stumpwork.
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What do you stitch on?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Toos van Sluijs-Huisman Dec 12, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
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For exploring methods, tips, and techniques in needlepainting, which is also known as thread painting or long and short stitch shading - embroidery that looks as if it has been painted.See More
Anita replied to Romilly's discussion Identifying an Ethnic Embroidery in the group Hand Embroidery"Hi Romilly!
I just visited your blog to see the images.It looks like soof / Phulkari to me.Since both the embroideries share many similarities than differences it's difficult unless we see close-ups of all the elements.I'd be able to…"
Romilly replied to Marjolein Mieras's discussion Who dares to rush into a Pebble Adventure? in the group Hand Embroidery"Sounds like a lot of fun... Considering jumping off the dock with y'all. :) "
Romilly replied to BahamaDip's discussion Problem: Puckering Fabric, big back stitch holes?"It does sound like you're pulling it too tightly. That can make holes and puckers.
Are you using a hoop or frame when you stitch, or stitching in hand? Tension can be more difficult if you are stitching without a frame, and makes it easier to…"
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- Design, stumpwork, counted work, knitting, crochet, mixed media, crazy quilting.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- A bit from my grandmother and mother- but I wasn't a very good student. Then after they had both passed on, I started teaching myself when I was in University.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I'm a needlework designer, currently mostly in cross stitch, but working on a line of other needlework types as well! I love to teach embroidery - especially to kids, who I am always surprised are so interested!
- Website:
- http://www.goldencircledesigns.com
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 13:20 on December 3, 2009,
Catherine Ronan said… - Romilly,
This was embroidered on the back of a jean jacket. If I did want to do work on a pocket, I would take it off before I embroiderd it.
Thank you for your kind comment about my work.
- At 9:09 on July 2, 2009,
Kristina Graham said… - Thank you very much, I enjoy it very much and all free time is dedicated to painting and stitching! I love stumpwork and I am always trying to work out different ways of raising and creating.
- At 14:58 on May 17, 2009,
LizW said… - Hi,
thank you so much for your wise words! Have booked my stall and even though I don't have much time I think it will be a valuable experience and has spurred me into production mode!
- At 18:53 on April 15, 2009,
Iris said… - Hi Romilly,
Thanks for the Art Deco links. I had completely forgotten about Erte - love his work.
By the way - how is your block going from Sharon's cq class? I haven't been able to work at mine for the past week, but hope to get back at it soon.
Cheers,
Iris
- At 19:41 on April 3, 2009,
MichelleMermaid said… - Hey Romilly!
Yep, there are several of us from stitchinfingers taking SharonB's cq class. Arlene (pollydo...something) and Kathy (Shawkl) are in there too! Ah, it's a small world! :)
- At 2:13 on February 8, 2009,
sharonb said…
- thanks for asking about my safety. I am hundreds of miles away so I am fine - but I must admit to being worried about people in Victoria
- At 19:01 on June 6, 2008,
Audra Marie said…
- Thanks for saying hi. :) I used to live in Virginia (Beach). :)
- At 4:11 on May 29, 2008,
MargB said… - Hi Romilly nice to see you here
- At 7:12 on May 24, 2008,
Sue Krekorian said… - Thanks, Romilly. Love yours, too! Happy shimmying.
Sue
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- At 14:56 on May 23, 2008,
Carol-Anne said… - Hi Romilly, thanks your comment. Yes, Japanese embroidery. I'm something of a needlework dilitante myself except that the JE bug really has bitten me. Do you have any pics of your Chinese embroidery
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