Acupictrix – Dr Jessica Grimm

Category: 16th century

  • The Life of Mary: It’s all in the details

    The Life of Mary: It’s all in the details

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    This blog post is taking way longer to write than I intended. Sorry, I fell down a rabbit hole. And then another one :). I will find myself in both holes in the state library in Munich on Friday. What happened? As always, I think I have seen the same embroidery before, but when I…

  • Tutorial: Lazy Grapes – cutting corners like a pro

    Tutorial: Lazy Grapes – cutting corners like a pro

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    Professional embroidery is very different from hobby embroidery. Sometimes, hobbyists remark that the back of my embroidery isn’t very neat. For some, a neat back is the hallmark of excellent embroidery. It makes sense to have a neat back when the embroidery can be viewed from both sides. But when that’s not the case, there…

  • Medieval Embroidery reminiscent of the Art of Anne Geddes

    Medieval Embroidery reminiscent of the Art of Anne Geddes

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    Let’s delve into the fascinating world of a unique embroidery crafted around AD 1500 in the Middle Rhine Area. This medieval embroidery masterpiece, housed at the Dommuseum Mainz, is a testament to local artistry. Its iconography is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s reminiscent of the whimsical art photographs by Anne Geddes, but instead of babies nestled in foliage, we…