One of the forms of embroidery that I have always admired was crewel work. Many years ago, before I had the children, I bought myself the Anchor Book of Crewel Stitches and Patterns. Finally, I have taken it out and am having a go at some of the designs in the book.
The first one I have done is Blue Bee. I've used a variety of threads-DMC and Madeira stranded cotton, Anchor Pearl No 5 and 8. Stitches used-chain, back, satin, stem, french knots, basque stitch, and couched threads.
19 comments:
Wow! This is really amazing beautiful!
really lovely. I have not heard of basque stitch before, will look that one up.
Very nice! You're just so talented! :0)
LOVELY!!!
That is lovely, Jane! I used to do a lot of crewel work about 25 years ago, and have about 8 of my finished pictures hanging around our home. But once I got into Cross Stitch, and more recently Patchwork, I haven't had time for Crewel. One day I would like to do some more though...if I live that long!
I love that shade of blue.
wow that is just lovely work.
That's gorgeous. I used to do a lot of crewel back in the day. I always enjoyed it, but it got overtaken by needlepoint in popularity at the time. Due for a comeback I'd say.
This is absolutely exquisite! How beautiful. I love hand embroidery and stitching as well. There is something peaceful and comforting to have the needle and fabric in one's hand.
Beautiful. Crewel work is in my to-learn list. But first I need to get the resources which sadly are not available here.Have you tried Jacobean?
It is beautiful! You have done a fabulous job.
Your Crewel work is amazing! I have a couple of crewel work books on the shelf but as with so many other things I want to try just don't seem to have the time to give it a go.
Lovely piece Jane. The first real embroidery I ever did was a crewel tablecloth when I was nine. I still have it!
Wow! Gorgeous work! I really love all of the beautiful stitches and French knots, and your idea with the combination of different threads is so creative!
Another gorgeous piece of embroidery. Love the bee. :0)
Jane, this is breathtaking, I literally gasped when i saw it, beautiful.
Absolutely stunning. Really nice work. Lovely stitching. Can't wait to see how you finish it.
Beautiful piece...I love the blue bee : )
Wow. Jane this stitchery is truly beautiful. Hugs Judy
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