Presentation – Mathilde I
Elizabethan Partlet Designed and Worked by Muirghein ni Grainne Click here for documentation. Ground: Linen Threads: Silk, Jap Gold Techniques: Blackwork, Couching, Stem Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch
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Presentation – Stephen I
Elizabethan Gloves Designed by Rowan Perigrynne Worked by Amelot de Akeney (initial work) and Muirghein ni Ghrainne (substantial completion) Click here for a high resolution, zoomable image. Ground: Leather (gloves), Silk (gauntlets) Threads: Silk, Jap Gold, Spangles Techniques: Plaited Braid … Continue reading →
Presentation – Cornelius II and Morwenna II
Late 14th century German applique hanging Designed by Leonie de Grey Worked by Fionnabhair inghean ui Mheadhra, Miriam Galbraith, Mathilde Adycote of Mynheniot, Morag Freyser, Rowan Perigrynne and Leonie de Grey Ground: Wool Threads: Gold cord Techniques: Applique, couching
Continue reading →Presentation – Berengar I
Elizabethan Cushion Designed and Worked by Hunydd verch Madyn Duy and Keridwen the Mouse Ground: Woollen Cloth (cushion); Silk (applique) Threads: Silk, gold braid Techniques: Applique, couching, goldwork, tent stitch slip (arms)
Continue reading →May Crown 2010 – LoG Pouches
Winner – Ceara Shionnach Applied Goldwork LoG pouch Ground: Velvet Threads: gold thread, felt Techniques: Applique, Couching, Metal Thread Click here for the documentation.
Continue reading →Midwinter 2017 – Metalwork
Winner – Miriam bat Shimeon Gold and silk lion Ground: Double layer of linen (ideal for metal thread as the double layer supports the weight of the thread) Threads: gold perle, silk thread Techniques: Couching (gold), Split Stitch (silk) Click … Continue reading →
Twelfth Night 2015 – Birds
Winner – Ceara Shionnach “Lute shaped” pouch Ground: Velvet Threads: gold twist, gold spangles, gold purl, gold thread and seed pearls Techniques: Couching, beading Click here for the documentation.
Continue reading →Midwinter 2014 – Couched and Laid Work
Winner: Keridwen the Mouse
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