For those of you who are interested in religious needlework, I have an address for a supplier. I have never had occasion to order her stuff, came close once, but ran out of time. Anyway - presuming she is still in business the address is as follows:
Karen L. FordI have her catalogue and there are a LOT of designs for stoles, cassocks, altar dressing, etc. She seems to be primarily Anglican, but also noticed some Presbyterian and other denominational things. Good luck.
Ecclesiastical Designs in Needlework
P.O. Box 15178
Phoenix, AZ 85060
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jalbert912@aol.com (JAlbert912) wrote:
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I am in love (purely platonic,I just have designs
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Karen:
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Hi all,
Send $2.75 to Sue Lentz Needlework / Star Rt. Box 228 / Athelstane, WI 54104. You get a $1.50 coupon back to use with your first order.
In article
If you're interested in historical blackwork embroidery, I've put together a book of charted blackwork designs taken from actual pieces of embroidery I've photographed in museums and from some paintings. All the designs are documented as to original source and date; all are from prior to the year 1650.
From tigger@cyberramp.net Sat Jul 15 16:00:45 1995
The book is printed single-sided for easy reference and was done on my computer so it is easy to read. The full title is:
Marginalia: As of July 1998, this site seems to fail, but nothing else is showing up in a search engine
In article <3st80a$6c4@news1.usa.pipeline.com>,
The Scarlet Letter is a great source of reproduction sampler kits. They use nothing but quality linens (no aida) and usually DMC, wool or silk threads, the descriptions are very clear as to what linen counts and fibres are used. They also describe, what stitches other than the basic cross are used in the designs. They are a mail order business and don't have a shop, but are terrific to call up if you have questions or just want to place an order.
There are Scottish samplers in the Minnie Wisdom catalogue:
I believe that this is the same person who has designed a line of cross stitch patterns, I carry some in my catalog and I can post her address for anyone who is interested (but I'll have to look it up at home first). They are wonderful, my favorite is the 'Queen's Sweet Bag", stitched over one in medieval style, supposedly in the good old England days, it was a good thing to give the queen "sweets" (candy or other little gifts) in a pretty embroidered bag.
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Marina, et al
Just a little personal report on the Special Projects, I ordered 4 of them. I was a little nervous because they are pricey, but each pattern is a book perhaps half an inch thick, the charts are extremely clear and I'm pleased with them. In addition, I had fax'd Kay my questions about clarity of charts and she very kindly fax'd me a sample page to illustrate the quality...nice service. I am anxious to start the English Garden sampler which instead of doing in the suggested 4 shades of a color I'm going to get brave and go with a Caron Waterlilies scheme in warm pinks and greens. Since there is so much blackwork in these and I love the effect of Waterlilies and blackwork (see much of Just Nan's stuff for wonderful examples of it plus Dawn Lewis uses it in her more traditional looking samplers, also beautiful). If you love 17th century samplers, check out Special Projects.
Article: 21196 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
OH, duh, sorry! An English Garden (gonna be first, too), Gaelic Jewel (one of the Scottish ones), White Sampler, and Embroiderer's Dream (another Scottish one). This should pretty well book my next 3 years or so! Now my goal is to get enough linen for these because they are so long and 36 ct. seems right for them. I had thought The Truth Sampler (framed 15.5" x 26.5") on 36 ct. was going to have "The Stitcher's Last Work Before Her Blindness" as a caption with it but I'm now sure Embroiderer's Dream will have that designation with its linen requirement of a piece 18" x 54"!
I found a medieval design at my local XS shop. It's a sampler done on deep blue aida. I will use linen when I work the design, however. There is a border of flowers and the top half of the design contains 2 alphabets. The center has 2 unicorns surrounded by trees and small animals. It's not authentic - medieval trees don't resemble these,but it's a fairly nice design and would make a great gift for a budding medievalist.
I have seen "New Stitches" at Barnes & Noble; New York Fabrics; Michael's; bookstores with good collection of foreign magazines, and needlecraft stores. $4.95 per issue, if you buy it from the store.
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Hi all,
Australia - PO Box 1175
US price - $50, Canadian funds $65 , Australia - ???
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Back issues of New Stitches are US$6.00, and the magazine gives two US addresses:
Article: 16790 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
In addition to Henry VIII and his six wives in New Stitches issues 6-12, Elizabeth I is in issue 16, and Mary Queen of Scots is in the most recent issue 25.
This book is composed of nearly 200 Medieval counted embroidery patterns,
taken directly from their original sources and
charted in 8-1/2" x 11" format with descriptions and source references on
the facing pages. It also contains nearly 50 pages of historical details
to help in recreating these patterns as they were originally rendered in
the Middle Ages. The author explains pattern books as they were used then,
and how embroidery was used to decorate almost every aspect of Medieval
life. She goes on to explain the types of ground fabric and embroidery
threads and colors used, with suggestions for modern substitutes to produce
the most authentic results. The bibliographies include with 31 citations
of period works and over 40 annotated citations of modern references.
There are three indexes, organizing the patterns by name, date of origin,
and country of origin.
The cover price for "The New Carolignian Modelbook" is $24.95. Look for it
at your favorite needlework store; if they don't have it, tell them they
can get it from Lacis Distributors, (510)843-7178.
Marginalia: The Outlaw Press site seems to be no more, but there is a link to Kim's own page on the homepage
I know this isn't technically about needlework, but I bought a great new book from BH&G book club, and I can't wait to tell everyone about it!
In article <3st80a$6c4@news1.usa.pipeline.com>,
Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers by Angela Wainwright
Jan,
[Hildegarde's Marginalia: Angela Wainwright, _Medieval Cross Stitch Samplers_, London: Cassell, 1995. Distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing Co., ISBN 0-304-34442-7. I have this book, and personally, I like it, but it should be mentioned that there are more small motif projects than large pictures. Personally, I think the real value of the book is as a design resource - she shows her simplified cross stitch project next to a photo of a medieval artifact that served as her inspiration (e.g. a page from an illuminated manuscript, a portion of a stained glass window, a motif from a tapestry, etc.) To sum up, this is a book of modern cross stitch designs inspired by medieval artifacts. None of the projects have the complexity of a Teresa Wentzler or Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum design.]
Article: 120040 of rec.org.sca
Unfortunately this isn't a book of medieval cross stitch samplers--it's a book of late 20th century cross stitch samplers inspired by medieval art. It would give you some great designs to impress your mundane relatives, but if you tried entering any of it in a competition--forget it.
Article: 120080 of rec.org.sca
What about the Medieval Needlepoint Designs book? I got it through the SCA stock clerk, and have used it to make A&S contest-winning articles. According to an article in the Known World Handbook, "needlepoint" stitch (aka tent or continental) was used at some point late in period, and the author did seem to remain faithful to the colors of the illuminations she used, but it seems to be more "medieval feel" than anything else.
[Marginalia: SCA Stock Clerk: The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., Office of the Stock Clerk, P.O. Box 360743, Milpitas, CA 95036-0743. The Compleat Anachronist #31, on the topic of Blackwork, is also available through this address.]
Anyone else out there enjoying Candace Bahouth's book "Flowers, Birds, and Unicorns: Medieval Needlepoint"? Last year, I made the Starry Night Vest for my mother for Christmas 1994. Since she is petite and I wanted a softer look than wool on canvas, I used a navy 28ct lugana and counted needlepointed 14 stitches per inch which brought the pattern down to her size. I stitched it using DMC (some Anchor too) cotton embroidery floss (three strands) and then Marlott (sp?) for the areas that called for gold thread so I still had the shine on the sun, moon , stars, and some rooftops. It took me 8 months to complete but I was truly pleased with the results. To see my mother's face when she opened first one box (I packaged the sides separately!) and then the other... You see, I had kept the vest a secret all year. When she'd ask me "What are you doing?" I'd just say "oh,stuff". I don't think I'll ever be able to top that gift or forget her face or stop blushing every time she shows her friends what her daughter made just for her. Now you may ask "You mean you didn't sew the vest together?" Well, here starts our dilema. I'm hoping someone out there can help me. I didn't finish it since I wanted her to pick out her colors of choice for the silk lining, backing and piping/cording so it would be "her". I was then going to sew it together. Well, as you can see, it is now June. We've spent the past 6 months trying to block the darn thing! We took the vest to a reputable shop to be blocked and they said they couldn't "guarantee the outcome" since it was cotton on cotton. Well, we figured forget them then, we'll do it ourselves! So, we read up on blocking and set everything up and began blocking. We took our time and seemed to be making progress. We thought we had it done a few months ago. It was all straight on the board and had been allowed to set for awile when lo and behold we took it off and boing! It went back to being angled! Fortunately, the stitching didn't suffer. So, we tried it again. Dampening more. Dampening less. Still it is cockeyed. At the time of fabric selection, I wasn't aware that lugana was a cotton rayon blend. Do you think it's the rayon stopping the blocking process? Does anyone have any suggestions? I really would like her to be able to wear it and not end up framing it for the wall! Sorry this was so long.
Article 20910 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework:
In article <232934404wnr@dozyrosy.demon.co.uk>,
Article: 21827 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Just wanted to tell you all about a gorgeous book my sweet husband bought me. He'd been off to Britain for 3 weeks of conferencing and research. I didn't go along as I had a conference myself to attend in Santa Barbara right in the middle of his trip. So as compensation for missing seeing Edinburg and Oxford and Leeds, etc. I asked him to bring me home something related to stitching.
[Hildegarde's Marginalia: I suspect there may be TWO Candace Bahouth books. Less than half of the projects photographed in Flowers, Birds and Unicorns, which I have, are actually charted in this book. However, I can find no evidence for this suspicion, other than a vague recollection of someone speaking of a Candace Bahouth book with a different title. The ISBN given above is different than that in my book: ISBN: 0-8109-3316-0
In article <3st80a$6c4@news1.usa.pipeline.com>,
In article
From: Philippe Bruneau
Date: 4 Jul 1995 10:22:55 GMT
> Is the address for her catalog and/or newsletter in the FAQ? I haven't had time to read our June FAQ yet.
> Judi (6 more days in Knoxville)
I don't know if its in the faq but her address is Sue Lentz Needlework
Her stuff is great. Have stitched about 20 pieces and own 40 more.
HCR1, Box 228
Athelstane, WI
54104
Phone- 715-757-3619
Fax- 715-757-3300
Karen Bruneau
From: Philippe Bruneau
Date: 23 Jul 1995 13:29:05 GMT
I have finished about 12 of her pieces (have about 30 bought and ready to go) so I have alot of little plastic zip-lock bags with 3 or 4 strands of lots of threads. What can you do with this? It is going to get worse. One of the pieces is called the Marathon Sampler. I can't remember the exact dimensions but I had to buy a 3 foot long scroll bar for it. It is a sample outlined in linen thread with a gorgeous scrolling flower pattern into around 150 1 1/2 " circles each which will be filled with different stitch patterns which use up to 6 or 7 different colours of Silk.
As for your Crochet leftovers I have a suggestion. Learn tatting or donate them to someone who does.
Karen Bruneau
Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
From: HGCademy
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 00:14:10 GMT
I feel a bit better knowing that somewhere out there in netspace there is another person who feels about Sue Lentz the way I do. (The members of my EGA Chapter rib me about that.) Both the medici tunnels (aka "Double Tunnels" and the Jacobean Bellpull are among my UFO's, as are many of her other designs. I have started the Marathon Sampler, but don't work on it too much, as it is too big to tote around, even though it is not on a scroll frame. I much prefer working in hand as much as possible. I have finished her Mini-Marathon Sampler. It is framed and hanging in my living room where I can constantly look at it, except when I'm in my computer room or doing ?? work around the house. A number of the Chapter members are now working on Mariner's Compass (originally called Kalidascope), and I am acting as group leader.
I could go on and on about Sue Lentz designs, but let's not bore those on the ng who are not familiar with them.
Happy stitching!
HGCademy (aka Helen)
From: cbl01@aol.com (CBL01)
Date: 25 Jul 1995 07:41:41 -0400
Enough people e-mailed about this that I thought I should post:
Have fun!
CandaceMoongate Designs
Article: 18666 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 3 Jul 1995 10:23:07 -0400
(Kathy Bernhardt) writes:
>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any hints or suggestions... Thanks!Moongate Designs by Karen Everson
2 booklets: Celtic Knotwork & Borders and Book of Celtic Designs
44791 Windmill Drive
Canton, MI 48187
313-451-6839
(She also has a bunch of heraldry designs if you're interested in those)
[Others recommended are listed under other headings]
Happy Hunting!
Beth
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.comThe Thistle Works
Article: 20028 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: tigger@cyberramp.net (Kim Ann Innes)
Date: 14 Jul 1995 23:05:07 GMT
E-mail me if you want more info.
Kim (tigger@cyberramp.net)
http://www.cyberramp.net/~tigger/
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 1995 14:07:41 -0500
To: cole joan
Counted Thread Embroidery Patterns from Prior to 1650: Blackwork.
With any luck, future volumes will have charts of period cross stitch designs; I have lots of slides, but not enough time (isn't that true of everyone these days....)
Cost is $5.00 plus $1.50 for postage (or $3.00 if you want by Priority).
Make checks payable to: Kim Ann Innes
Mail to:
Kim Ann Innes
If you have WWW access, check out my on-line catalog (URL is below).
P.O. Box 151601
Arlington, TX 76015
If you don't, or if you want more info, please E-mail me.
Andreanna / Kim (tigger@cyberramp.net)
For needlework, costuming, & heraldry books
and trim for costumes/sewing, visit my homepages:
http://www.cyberramp.net/~tigger/
The Countess/Irene O. Thomas
Article: 18465 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 30 Jun 1995 12:38:58 -0400
Phoebe
>In rec.crafts.textiles.needlework, 'Kathy Bernhardt' said:
>>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any
>>hints or suggestions... Thanks!
>>Kathy
Coincedentally, I had a bunch of my celtic books out last night looking for Christmas inspiration. Dover Books has a collection of celtic designs. Moongate Designs by Karen Everson has several small books (the address in the FAQ, I believe), Irene O. Thomas designs celtic knotwork under her company name The Countess (and she was in a recent issue of Just Cross Stitch, I think), and Alice Starmore's book, Celtic Needlepoint, is lovely (I must do the Lion and Lamb rug!) and can be adapted to cross stitch.
The Countess (Irene O. Thomas)
She was featured in the February 1995 issue of Cross Stitch Sampler (for back issues call 708-377-8399, but expect it to take some time with all the reprinting they are doing since going out of print). Also, I know Martha Beth has tried to reach her by fax and not gotten a reply. I'll double check the address against my charts tonight and also look for the receipt from Valley Forge to see which booth I got these from.
1208 Marshallton Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
215-873-9388
FAX 215-873-9865
Happy Hunting!
Beth
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.comThe Scarlet Letter
Article: 14631 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: jenn1017@aol.com (Jenn1017)
Date: 15 May 1995 20:42:25 -0400
The Scarlet Letter
I'm in no way connected to this company other than the fact that I am a satisfied customer who likes to share with others the names of decent companies to deal with.
P.O. Box 397
Sullivan, WI 53178
414-593-8470
414-593-2417 fax
Peace,
Jennifer W. Owen
"Don't squirt silly string into the wind"Minnie Wisdom
Article: 19274 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: marbeth@ix.netcom.com (Martha Beth Lewis)
Date: 9 Jul 1995 20:21:14 GMT
17th-c (thistles, grapes, knots, alphabet)
18th-c (flowers, alphabet, "Count not the hours but sew for pleasre")
19th-c (cottage and garden with sheep, trees, peacocks, stylized flowers)
20th-c (overall pattern, not bands; birds, flora, "when diasiers pied and violets blue" Shakespeare quote)
The catalogue also has a couple of Spanish samplers, Dutch sampler, some medieval stained glass windows (not rose windows, but story windows), a bunch of European castles, English cottages, the wonderful galleon that I posted about earlier, and a chatelaine based on a 17th-c English sampler. If you like historical patterns, you'll like thesecharts.
Minnie Wisdom
Martha Beth
419 Correas Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
no phone # givenSharon Cohen (Nostalgic Needle)
Article: 14859 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: quiltnut@marny.corp.sun.com (Marina Salume)
Date: 19 May 1995 21:24:07 GMT
Sharon also has designed several pincushions with motifs from Irish, Scottish, and English samplers if you want a quicker project. And she has a wonderful chatellaine with those little "boxers" done in blackwork and cross stitch flowers too. Each chart is several pages long but drawn out nice and clear, and sell for about $10-$14US.
She also has several charts for reproduction samplers, they are NOT quickie projects--but beautiful.
--marina
From: djohnson@nova.umuc.edu (Deborah Dawn Johnson)
Date: 22 May 1995 10:27:04 -0400
Sharen Cohen's studio is called Nostalgic Needle and is:
Sharon Cohen
Deborah
20200 Shipley Terrace, #202
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3466
Special Projects
Article: 21195 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: morganmm@aol.com (MorganMM)
Date: 22 Jul 1995 13:39:31 -0400
Marcia =}
From: morganmm@aol.com (MorganMM)
Date: 22 Jul 1995 13:40:04 -0400
What are the other favorites here?
Marcia =}Janlynn
Article: 13835 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: Dennis and/or Iryce Baron
Date: 5 May 1995 01:27:37 GMT
The pattern is put out by:
janlynn corp.
leaflet #900-12, unicorn tapestry.
34 Front St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151;
It's a 1988 copyright.
IryceP
Hedgehog Handworks
The Hedgehog Handworks catalog ($5 from P.O. Box 45384, Westchester, CA 90045) shows reduced images of some charts available with medieval themes. Magazines Recommended and Back Issues
New Stitches
Article: 17413 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: eac@netcom.com (Elaine Chow)
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 06:25:17 GMT
U.S & Canadian distributor (subscriptions, back copies...):
New Stitches
If you take out a subscription, it's $50 for 12 issues. The magazine is issued with a number system rather than with calendar date, and the timing of each release on the newstand is irregular, to say the least, I could only guess that it's a monthly publication.
PO Box 663
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
Tel: 404-832-0641
The latest one I've got is #25, with Mary Queen of Scots (CX pattern. Following issue #26 will have Mary in blackwork). It's done in pretty much the same style as Henry, wives, ER I, if you'd like some idea how the Tudor family members look in the designs.
Good luck,
Elaine
From: tflynn@whidbey.net (Timothy J. Flynn)
Date: 22 Jun 1995 02:22:22 GMT
Subscriptions, back issues, binders, etc.
US - NEW STITCHES
Po Box 663
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
Tel. and Fax: 404 832 0641
Narre Warren 3805
Tel: 03 702 3203
I really like this magazine! The designs are more elegant than many mags.
Happy Stitching,
Gina Flynn
From: Laura Cusack
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 1995 11:39:06 -0400
New Stitches
P.O. Box 663
Carrollton, GA 30117
-or-
New Stitches
707 Kautz Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
I just ordered the Elizabeth I issue (#16)--I sent a check to the Georgia address, but the envelope was postmarked in Illinois, so maybe that's the one to use.
Issue numbers:
Henry - #6
Catherine of Aragon - #7
Anne Boleyn - #8
Jane Seymour - #9
Anne of Cleves - #10
Katherine Howard - #11
Katherine Parr - #12
Hope this helps.
Laura, who is trying very hard not to order all seven!
From: dmeinhar@nova.umuc.edu (Deborah Meinhart)
Date: 15 Jun 1995 13:34:06 -0400
Ordering info I have is:
for USA and Canada:
New Stitches
PO Box 663
Carrollton, GA 30117
404-832-0641
for UK: (01227)750215
Australia: 03 702 3222
New Zealand: 03 389 2988
Hope this helps everyone out!
DebPattern/Design Books Recommended
The New Carolingian Modelbook
by Ianthe d'Averoigne, OR, OL, QoC (Kim Salazar)
The Illuminated Alphabet
Article: 17387 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Date: 21 Jun 1995 01:27:37 GMT
From: vclayton@mail.eznet.net
It's called "The Illuminated Alphabet" (text by Patricia Seligman]
ISBN 1-56138-458-5
It's touted as an inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy. It covers 12 different classic alphabets, from celtic, through late celtic, from early gothic, all the way to modern revival. There are many historical references, and pictures, showing how each style developed. (And how each style stemmed from the one before it!) There's also explicit directions on how to create each alphabet exactly as originally drawn, and how to use that knowledge to create your own illuminated manuscript pages in any style you want. That's where the needlework part comes in. This book is an incredible resource. Borders and details from actual manuscripts are fastidiously charted - you could almost stitch from the book itself. It's 158 pages of medieval inspiration.
Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers
Article: 18465 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 30 Jun 1995 12:38:58 -0400
Phoebe
>In rec.crafts.textiles.needlework, 'Kathy Bernhardt' said:
>>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any
>>hints or suggestions... Thanks!
>>Kathy
>Just read a review of Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers by Angela Wainwright.
>You'd have to have one of the people from UK to get it for you, or send
>your card number to one of the stores where someone might tell you it can
>be gotten from. Book has history as well as designs and projects.
I got my copy of Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers at the local Barnes & Noble. First they said they couldn't order it and then two weeks later whilst browsing, there it was!
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.com
ISBN # 0-304-34443-5
Published by Cassell 1995
(Also Medieval CS Samplers and I think Renaissance and Victorian are in the works. That's what the book jacket says anyway.)
Happy Hunting!
Beth
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.comMedieval Cross Stitch Samplers
Article: 13552 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: lkaplan@BIX.com (Leonard Kaplan)
Date: Mon, 01 May 1995 22:38:40
Someone suggested the book "Medieval Cross Stitch Samplers" by Angela Wainwright (ISBN 0-304-34442-7). I found it at a Barnes & Noble bookstore. I'm working on the Alphabet Sampler where each letter has been designed as if it is an illuminated letter from a manuscript. I, also, used one of the borders from the book for my parent's 40th anniversary sampler.
-Susan
From: foxd@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (daniel fox)
Date: 20 Jul 1995 04:46:44 GMT
It's medievalish designs, with colors changed--and mostly not for the better--and designs reworked.
Wainwright doesn't understand a lot of what she's copying--the sampler from medieval Rolls has some of the most interesting mutations of medieval arms I've ever seen. (Run them by your local herald for a fun discussion.)
Still I did pay $17.00 for it, and I'll probably work some of the stuff, though I'll fix her colors and boo-boos. And some of the smaller designs could certainly be put to use for period effect.
Medieval Cross Stitch Samplers
Angela Wainwright
Cassell:1995
ISBN: 0-304-34442-7
Audelindis de Rheims, OL, OW
From: mhwag@aol.com (MHWag)
Date: 20 Jul 1995 10:27:16 -0400
Comments?
Aileen Flowers, Birds, and Unicorns: Medieval Needlepoint
Article: 16616 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: jmight@lilith.apix.com (Jennie Might)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 20:50:30 -0600
Thanks in advance! =] Jen
From: triona@zammis.cas.nwu.edu (Kelly A. Madsen)
Date: 20 Jul 1995 16:15:30 GMT
Rosemary I.H. Powell
>I love her designs _ I did the wyvern too in cross stitch as last
>year's Christmas present to my sister. I really want to do her unicorn
>one day too. I believe my copy of the book is called something like
>Medieval Designs but I am too lazy just now to go downstairs to look!
I think the full title is "Flowers, Birds and Unicorns: Medieval Designs in Needlepoint", so we probably have the same book.
The one I REALLY want to do is the Medieval Flowers rug. They have a picture of it in the book but not the pattern. I could buy the kit through Ehrman, but I'd rather have the chart. I bet that kit costs hundreds of dollars!!! And it would take me positively years to do even though I'd do it in needlepoint which for me goes faster than xstitch. But it's so beautiful...
Y'know, now that I think about it I sent a letter to Ehrman to ask them if they had this design in chart form only and they never responded. :(
That was like 6 months ago!! Guess I should write them again.
-- Triona (triona@zammis.cas.nwu.edu) Blessed Be!
From: seg3e@holmes.acc.Virginia.EDU (Susan E. Gants)
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 18:18:20 GMT
Well - the book he bought me is "Candace Bahouth's Medieval Needlepoint" (ISBN 1-85029-534-4, price on cover is 19 pounds, publisher is Canran Octopus Limited). Wonderful colo(u)r photos and lots of charts - about 18-22. Quite a few pillow size pieces (florals, critters), two vests, and a number of smaller pieces (critters, a few zodiac signs). All inspired by medieval tapestries.
She lists Appleton yarns for most of them, but included an equivalency chart to DMC and Patonia (sp?) yarns. Actually, I do cross-stitch and rarely needlepoint, but that's ok if he didn't know the difference - the charts translate well :-)
Just thought I'd share my delight.
- Susan
Susan Gants * ITC User Support / IATH, Alderman
University of Virginia * Charlottesville VA 22903
sgants@virginia.edu * (804) 924-4055Celtic Needlepoint
Article: 18465 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 30 Jun 1995 12:38:58 -0400
Phoebe
>In rec.crafts.textiles.needlework, 'Kathy Bernhardt' said:
>>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any
>>hints or suggestions... Thanks!
>>Kathy
Coincedentally, I had a bunch of my celtic books out last night looking for Christmas inspiration. Dover Books has a collection of celtic designs. Moongate Designs by Karen Everson has several small books (the address in the FAQ, I believe), Irene O. Thomas designs celtic knotwork under her company name The Countess (and she was in a recent issue of Just Cross Stitch, I think), and Alice Starmore's book, Celtic Needlepoint, is lovely (I must do the Lion and Lamb rug!) and can be adapted to cross stitch.
Celtic Needlepoint by Alice Starmore
ISBN # 1-57076-006-3
Published by Trafalgar Square Publishing 1994
Happy Hunting!
Beth
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.comThe Celtic Collection: 25 Knitwear Designs for Men & Women
Article: 18666 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 3 Jul 1995 10:23:07 -0400
(Kathy Bernhardt) writes:
>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any
>hints or suggestions... Thanks!
The Celtic Collection: 25 Knitwear Designs for Men & Women by Alice Starmore
ISBN # 1-57076-005-5
Published by Trafalgar Square Publishing 1993
Happy Hunting!
Beth
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.comDover Books
Article: 18465 of rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: bab2@cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Date: 30 Jun 1995 12:38:58 -0400
In article <3st80a$6c4@news1.usa.pipeline.com>,
Phoebe
>In rec.crafts.textiles.needlework, 'Kathy Bernhardt' said:
>>Does anyone know of a source for celtic designs? I would appreciate any
>>hints or suggestions... Thanks!
>>Kathy
Coincedentally, I had a bunch of my celtic books out last night looking for Christmas inspiration. Dover Books has a collection of celtic designs. Moongate Designs by Karen Everson has several small books (the address in the FAQ, I believe), Irene O. Thomas designs celtic knotwork under her company name The Countess (and she was in a recent issue of Just Cross Stitch, I think), and Alice Starmore's book, Celtic Needlepoint, is lovely (I must do the Lion and Lamb rug!) and can be adapted to cross stitch.
Beth - me, Irish? How ever did you guess? :-D
Beth Barter, Bellcore, Livingston, NJ, bab2@cc.bellcore.com
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