Saturday 18 January 2014

18th Century waistcoat - sampling . . .

couching and stem stitch . . .
using metallic thread

In May 2014 - I will be teaching for the Royal School of Needlework in Williamsburg, Virginia.  I will be teaching three workshops, and this one is the longest - 6 days of teaching and creativity!  This will be a waistcoat front, inspired by 18th Century design, and so far - I am just sampling to see what works.

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  1. Colonial Williamsburg is full of inspiration for embroiderers. I'm sure this piece will be well received.

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    1. I am very much looking forward to being inspired, and being there. I am also very much enjoying sampling my design. More to come . . .

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  2. Sounds like it will be a lovely experience. And the stem stitch on your sample really captures the glorious spikiness of the outline...the couching - not so much. Looking forward to seeing more sampling!

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    1. This is why I sample - very important too to get the best results! Thanks for your comments - appreciated.

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  3. This looks good, looking forward to more! It must be terrific to teach abroad. One day...

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth - it is nice to be asked to teach abroad and share skills!

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  4. Looking good Tracy! The stem stitch is very effective. Can I ask what thread you are using for it?

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    1. Hello Shirley, it is a DMC metallic - a bit challenging but great result! x

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  5. I also like the stem stitch better. A RSN class is on my bucket list. Some day......

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    1. Hope to see you on my RSN class, but enjoy wherever you go!

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  6. Oh, I love the stem stitch on this. It's so crisp and defined. Makes the whole element look feathery.

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    1. Thank you Mary, much appreciated and just what I was aiming for.

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