Metallic thread stem stitch complete . . .

Stem stitch in metallic thread - now complete - fairly temperamental and challenging, BUT liking the result!

18th Century waistcoat continued . . .

metallic thread stem stitch

silk shading and with metallic thread!

Hello!  I am back, with more development on my 6-day workshop for Williamsburg, Virginia.  After a lot of trial and tribulation on colour, I think I am happy with the results so far.

Lots more to do . . .

18th century waistcoat design and planning . . .

the design

the colours - possibly!

Here is the design, on a damask woven furniture fabric.  I want to create sumptuous, luxurious, richness - or that is my aim, anyway!  

Techniques to be explored are silk shading, gold work couching, surface stitching, button making, etc . . .