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For silk painting and silk ribbon embroidery, see my Crazy Quilting lens (currently under construction.)
The picture above is my sampler based on William the Conquereor in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Tempting Links
- Country Bumpkin
- This Australian site is the home of some of the most beautiful traditional embroidery magazines and books in the world. The A-Z series of books are irresistible - they includ Embroidery Stitches, Ribbon Embroidery, Embroidered Flowers, Bullion Embroidery, Quilting, Crewel...and a new one I just saw on Beading. But that's for another lens. They also sell gorgeous wool blanketing, and kits to make up various projects in Inspirations magazine.
My laidwork dragon
I started by dyeing the plain linen fabric with a strong solution of tea to give it a look of age. The dragon itself was inspired by the many creatures along the borders of the bayeux tapestry and in various medieval illuminated manuscripts.
A Good Cause
- Mission in East
- Please check out this website - Mission in East does invaluable work with children and young people in the Ukraine and former USSR
Traditional Embroidery Books from Amazon
Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques
I don't normally enjoy embroidery books that are project based, but this is the exception. The projects cover the traditional techniques of silk shading, crewel work, blackwork and goldwork. Beautiful and inspirational.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009) 
The Embroiderer's Story: Needlework from the Renaissance to the Present Day
A historical survey of the craft of embroidery, from the Elizabethan age to the twentieth century. A good introduction- with some lovely pictures.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
A wonderful and comprehensive survey of traditional embroidery stitches- with very clear instructions. A treasured resource.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
Beginner's Guide to Crewel Embroidery
A lovely introduction to this traditional technique.
Amazon Price: $13.46 (as of 12/23/2009)
Embroidery Pictures
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Krylon Paint Can
Embroidery Stuff on Ebay
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Embroidery Books on Ebay
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- The British Harpsichord Society
- The British Harpsichord Society promotes the awareness, enjoyment, study, performance and ownership of harpsichords and related plucked keyboard instruments in Britain. Our aim is to create more public awareness and get more people enjoying and playing the harpsichord.
There are lots of interesting musical links on this site, and membership of the society is entirely free.
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