Artisan Works
In this section you will find my portfolios, articles, and tutorials relating to artisan works, my artworks created with crafty and fibrous materials, such as embroidery, weaving, and metalwork.
Portfolios
Portfolio – Embroidery & Applique
My embroidery is created using a variety of fibers, and in a variety of styles, mostly historical. The majority of it adorns functional items or clothing.
Articles and Tutorials – Embroidery
Basics of Elizabethan Freehand Blackwork Embroidery
Blackwork embroidery is monochromatic embroidery in both counted and freehand forms, but this article specifically focuses on the styles and basic techniques of freehand blackwork embroidery in the Elizabethan and Tudor eras in England.
Freehand Blackwork Embroidery Patterns
Freehand blackwork embroidery patterns that I have transcribed from extant pieces, or created in the style of extant pieces and portraits. They are all appropriate for 16th and early 17th century style freehand blackwork embroidery, especially English style.
Elizabethan Blackwork Forehead Cloth
Research, process, and lessons learned for my English style Elizabethan blackwork embroidery forehead cloth.
Basics of Opus Anglicanum Embroidery
This tutorial outlines the stylistic details that make opus anglicanum embroidery unique, and provides instructions in the basics of how to emulate the style in your own embroidery.
Recent Artisan Works Blog Posts
General Update, Resin Art, & Embroidery
Yet again, it has been a hot minute since I have updated my blog. My health combined with life circumstances, plus depression, meant that I was not in a space to be able to write or make art for quite some time. I’m now on new medication for the depression which is actually working for…
General Update 10/21/2022
Last update to this blog was on July 21, three months ago exactly. I am truly sorry for that. I had intended to warn that this blog would have little to no activity for a bit, but obviously that post didn’t happen.
Patreon
I decided to take the plunge and set up a modest Patreon account, where you can get advance reading, give input, and see special material. It is set up for those of you who can and want to support my creative efforts, even though I can’t promise lavish rewards.
Green Viking Hood
The finished green viking hood is linen, entirely hand sewn and embroidered with linen thread. Stitches used are herringbone stitch to finish the seam allowances and bottom hem, running stitch for assembly and accent around the hood opening, feather stitch for decorative reenforcement of the seams, and Oseberg rings for decoration on the hem.
Green Viking Hood – WIP 1-3
The past couple months I have slowly been plugging away at another Viking hood. This one is made from linen fabric, hand sewn with linen thread pulled from the selvage of the fabric, and embroidered with linen thread using herringbone stitch, feather stitch, and Osberg rings. If you follow me on facebook, instagram, or twitter…
Breaking Radio Silence
I’m very sorry for the radio silence in recent months. As any long-term followers of my work are aware, my health can make my pace of work rather slow, and sometimes unpredictable. I did a lot of things in the early part of 2016, enough so that I severely burnt myself out and set back…