The first two Elizabethan blackwork embroidery patterns are now available on spoonflower print-on-demand, as fabric, wrapping paper, and wallpaper.
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I’ve been transcribing some more blackwork embroidery patterns, so, I present to you, six more Elizabethan transcriptions for your reference and use.
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I am very seriously considering making some of the freehand blackwork embroidery patterns I have transcribed available as print-on-demand fabrics via Spoonflower. Â This would mean they would be available for you to buy already printed on fabric, to use as fabric for costuming or any other purpose, or to save yourself the trouble of transferring
Read MoreI have transcribed two more Elizabethan freehand blackwork embroidery patterns, both from extant smocks in the Victoria and Albert Museum collections.  I was very excited to find the museum listing for the lattice pattern.  I have admired the embroidery design on Pinterest for years, but the link was no longer any good and I had failed
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Tonight I started work on a Viking hood in the style of the Skjold harbour Viking hood find. Free Viking hood pattern.
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Here is the queen opus anglicanum pattern I am using for my stitch-along, now available as a pdf for easier printing.
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I took the time to draw out the great wyrm designs I created for my needle book, so they will be easily available for other people to use. They are designed to balance each other without being identical or symmetrical.
Read MoreDate: May 24, 2015, 3-6pm Location: San Jose, CA, USA Event name: Corset Pattern Alteration Workshop at Clockwork Alchemy Further info: http://www.clockworkalchemy.com/ The workshop is free for anyone attending the Clockwork Alchemy or Fanime conventions. You must have a convention pass valid on Sunday to attend. Clockwork Alchemy is a steampunk themed portion of the
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Hand sewn Viking baby booties, with wool felt outer and linen interior. Free pattern is available to download.
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A friend recently made her first self-patterned corset, and was asking me about how to avoid those pesky little wrinkles the happen at the hip and bust. In brief, they are usually caused by bias or poor fit.
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