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 →
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 →Cuffs Designed by Bran torc Dubh Mac Brude Worked by Jane Stockton and Leoba of Lecelade Ground: Silk on Linen Backing (Linen is used to back the silk, as the gold thread is heavy, and the linen provides extra strength … Continue reading →
Embroidered Folder for Music Designed and Worked by Leoba of Lecelade Ground: Folder cover: Velvet; Slips: Linen Threads: Silk, Gold Cord Techniques: Goldwork – Couching, Slips – Short and Long Stitch, Beading Click here for documentation.
Continue reading →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 →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 →
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 →Winner: Mistress Hunydd verch Madyn Duy Blackwork/Monochrome Coif Ground: Linen Threads: Silk threads, silver passing thread, silver spangles Techniques: Stem Stitch, plaited braid stitch
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