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<p>206.110.20.2: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div>=== Background ===<br /> <br /> During the [[Elizabethan]] period, there are several styles of [[embroidery]] that became popular:<br /> <br /> * [[Blackwork]] continued to be used mainly on clothing, however, while the earlier, reversable form remained in use (on collars and cuffs), new forms began to be used. These included a informal, freeform often floral all-over work used on foreparts and sleeves.<br /> <br /> * [[Tent Stitch]] was used to produced a variety of household items, including [[table carpets]], bed dressings and cushions. It was also used to make [[sweete bags]]. [[Tent stitch]] was also used to produce [[slips]] which were small motifs stitched on linen and then applied to more expensive fabris.<br /> <br /> * General free form [[embroidery]] was also produced.<br /> <br /> === Materials Used ===<br /> <br /> * [[linen]] canvas ground, coloured [[silk]]s and siver-gilt [[thread]] ([[Oxburgh Hangings]]).<br /> * [[linen]] ground, coloured [[silk]]s,silver-gilt and silver threads, seed pearl and black beads<br /> * velvet and [[silk]] grounds also used, with coloured [[silk]]s and metal [[thread]]s.<br /> <br /> === Stitches and Techniques ===<br /> <br /> * [[tent stitch]]<br /> * [[double-running stitch]]<br /> * [[couching]]<br /> * [[detatched buttonhole]]<br /> <br /> === Design ===<br /> <br /> Designs were inspired by a variety of sources in the [[Elizabethan]] period. These included [[modelbuchs]] or pattern books. There were published and aimed at both the domestic and professional embroiderer. Needleworkers also used [[herbals]], [[emblem]] books and [[beastiary]] books to find patterns and designs. <br /> <br /> In general, the needlework of the [[Elizabethan]]s reflects their love for nature. Plants, flowers, birds, animals and inserts are all common motifs found in [[Elizabethan]] [[embroidery]] including that produced on clothing.<br /> <br /> === Extant Pieces ===<br /> <br /> * Panels from [[Oxburgh Hangings]] (1570) Embroidered by Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury. (http://images.vam.ac.uk/ search for &quot;Oxburgh&quot;)<br /> * Jane Bostocke Sampler (1598) (http://images.vam.ac.uk/ seach for &quot;Bostocke&quot;)<br /> <br /> === Links ===<br /> <br /> * See also the Elizabethan Geek Wiki's information on Elizabethan embroidery at http://elizabethangeek.com/wiki/index.cgi?ElizabethanEmbroidery<br /> <br /> ARHARHARHARH. gunther was hur<br /> <br /> === Sources for Further Information ===<br /> <br /> * &quot;Guide to English Embroidery&quot;, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970<br /> [[category:embroidery]]</div>

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