Medieval embroidery

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This embroidery is approx 7 x 8" when finished. All materials are included. ( please note background fabric may differ slightly due to availability but will be as close as I can match) All my kits use a Contemporary 1 mm gold Indian cord for the main couching instead of 3ply twist along with traditional

Anglo Saxon Clothing Embroidery Designs

"Random Spot" sampler of isolated floral and animal motifs.

Many years ago, at the beginning of my living history days, I made a dress inspired by medieval ones. Well, it was quite a bit inspired by pre-Raphaelite and fantasy takes on the Middle Ages as well – it was made to be used at the premiere of The Return of the King after all. It is an interesting mix of period construction (wool fabric; more or less straight panels for the front and back with all shaping in the side and back seams; width given by set in gores; hand stitching; hand made…