Tag Archives: Split Stitch
#46: Embroidered Viking Hood
Based on a fragment found in a Tenth Century Viking Grave at Mammen Denmark. Two quirky beasties worked in chain stitch with DMC Tapisserie wool which was split to use two of the 4 strands. The embroidery was worked on Melton wool and the seams decorated in white wool Osenstich embroidery.
#4: Anglo-Saxon Embroidery
This is worked with Appleton’s wool on felted woollen fabric. It comprises a neck piece for a keyhole neckline, and bands for the sleeves and hem. The pieces were stitched in split stitch using one strand of the Appleton’ woollen yarn. They were then cut out and applied to the garment. The design is from …
#2: Split Stitch Needlebook
This needlebook was worked with two strands of DMC stranded cotton (floss) on silk. The design is “Norek” – the mascot for the Shire of Dragon’s Bay (Lochac). Here is a pic of the inside of the needle case. The “pages” of the book are made of felted woollen fabric. I added a little pocket …
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