#43: Viking Frontpiece
I have a copy of Viking by Nille Glasel and was inspired by the “interlaced cats” design on her frontpiece, so I set about making one of my own with birds as my theme. I modified a Clipart Celtic Birds design to make it fit my frontpiece.
Worked on heavyweight linen suiting, using DMC Tapisserie wool (split to use two of the 4 strands) and done with reverse chain stitch. I backed the piece with blue melton wool to give it more weight so that it would hang nicely.
*** Note:
If you want to order this book, please be aware that there are TWO parts to the book – the book itself, and a set of patterns in a folder.
The first time I bought this book I only received the book – no patterns! Several weeks and numerous emails later there was no resolution so I returned the book for a refund. Reading various reviews it is fairly obvious that others have received either just the book or just the patterns, so before ordering , make SURE your retailer it going to send you both parts!
I eventually successfully bought mine from Jelling Dragon as their website clearly show both book and pattern, and that is exactly what I received. I highly recommend you purchase it from them. (no affiliation, just frustrated with other booksellers).
Needleworkes 