Category Archives: Largesse
#51, 52: Hem Stitched Aprons
But wait… here’s more aprons! I seem to be in an apron-making phase at the moment… or maybe it’s because they seem to be an ideal contribution for a couple of worthy causes. Either way, I am really enjoying making them as they are reasonably fast to make, and they are not only beautiful, but …
#40: Blackwork Embroidery for Collar and Cuffs
This time I have worked a blackwork collar and cuffs set for the Kingdom of Lochac Royal Largesse box. The blackwork was worked with two strands of Cascade House silk on 36 count antique white Edinburgh linen, and the design was adapted from a pattern in the Jane Bostocke sampler, 1598. This is the first …
#38,39: Two Tasselled Danglies
These were made using a Silkstone Design kit, “Tasselled Trimmers”, that I found when cleaning my craft room last week. They could be used as scissors fobs or pincushions. I thought they’d make nice a nice little addition to our Baroness’s gift box. They are worked in DMC cotton in black and maroon on antique …
#36: Needlepoint Scissors Case
This cute little strawberry fruits and flowers needlepoint was actually a kit that I bought from a swap meet. I thought it was rather sweet. The scissors case is patterned on both sides. It is worked with 2 strands of Paternayan yarn on 14 count canvas, and is lined with felted wool to protect the …
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