Yvette Stanton's Groups
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Elizabethan and Jacobean…
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Pulled thread work and d…
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Stumpwork and Raised Emb…
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Goldwork Group
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Shop Talk
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Yvette Stanton's Discussions
Embroidery Books for Left-Handers? - or maybe not?
Replied Dec. 14, 2008
Embroidery Books for Left-Handers? - or maybe not?
Replied Dec. 14, 2008
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Just got the proofs back from the printer this morning, and am off to check them now! Giving birth to a new book is so exciting, but like labour, I'll be so pleased when its over and I just have the final product in my hands...!
Yes, I have it and it is beautiful.
One that I got the other day is also BEAUTIFUL - it is "The Goodhart Samplers", which is predominantly work from the 16th/17th C. Also a big, heavy, expensive book, but lovely!
Yvette
This group discusses the embroidery of the 16th and 17thC. There is a seperate group for stumpwork.
Well done Marcy! You've had a great result - it looks lovely. Great to hear that my book worked so well for you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Yvette
Profile Information
- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- I am passionate about embroidery. I have a particular interest in whitework, especially historical whitework, such as Hardanger, Mountmellick and merezhka. I teach embroidery around the country at various shops and guild groups. I am a left handed embroiderer, so left handed students love having me as a teacher! I teach my classes right handed for all those right handers out there, but relish being able to teach lefties the 'proper' way!
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- I learnt embroidery at school and home. I studied graphic design at uni.
I did Textiles and Design at high school, and loved it. My main teacher was Miss Barbara Gurney, who encouraged me very much in my sewing and embroidery - I'd like to publicly thank her!
It was at high school that I first encountered Hardanger embroidery. I loved it and produced a piece that eventually won the champion's award at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Since then, I have been mostly self taught. When I teach others, I teach how I would want to be taught - with maximum one on one time, and a teacher who makes sure I understand before moving on. My students seem to appreciate this personalised attention.
- Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
- At the moment I am writing a book of left handed stitch instructions. I'd love to have suggestions from left handers for the stitches that they would most like to have left handed instructions for. I'm interested in easy stitches, right through to really difficult ones.
I have written three books, one on Hardanger, one on Mountmellick, and one on Ukrainian drawn thread work known as Merezhka Poltavska. You're welcome to ask me any questions about the books or the subjects they cover.
- Website:
- http://www.vettycreations.com.au
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 2:38pm on April 27, 2009,
Jeanne Theunissen said…
- Hi Yvette;
I just found this site last night, and decided to join. I tried to add you as a friend, but for some reason it won't let me. I can't do much of anything here; can't join a group, add friends, or even customise my page. May be a problem with my computer, because I tried both in Firefox and IE. Been having trouble with Facebook, too. I love the book I got from you, btw; thank you very much.
- At 9:02pm on January 7, 2009,
Elmsley Rose said… - I sent a link of your Elizabethan piece to Melinda Sherbring (aka Baroness Eowyn Amberdrake in the SCA) (http://www.threadsofhistory.com/Eowyn/EowynsEncheiridion/Welcome.html)
She is currently writing a book on Swetebags, followed by a "Period Guide to English Field Flowers" and another couple she has up her sleeve.
She said your piece was lovely.
- At 5:38pm on January 7, 2009,
merrilyn said… - Found it loved it I'd show it off too
Is the platted braid the same as double central cord
- At 5:36pm on January 7, 2009,
merrilyn said…
- Found your photos loved the platted gold braid is it done simliar to double central braid
- At 5:29pm on January 7, 2009,
merrilyn said…
- Found your picture
I loved your piece especially the platted braid looks very good
- At 1:21pm on January 7, 2009,
Elmsley Rose said…
- Hi Yvette!
- At 9:18am on January 7, 2009,
merrilyn said…
- I tried to find your photos but somehow couldn't
- At 7:50am on December 15, 2008,
Judy B said… - Welcome to Stitchin Fingers. I have had a look at your blog and the tutorials are great. If I was a left hander I would be hanging out for your book, and I might even be tempted anyway!
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