Opus anglicanum: the early 14th century Bologna Cope
Last year, I spent many delightful hours studying the Bologna Cope at the Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna, Italy. This Opus anglicanum […]
Tag: Embroidery
Medieval Goldwork from Tuscany: stunning orphreys
We continue our exploration of medieval goldwork from Tuscany with a couple of stunning orphreys. One is kept in a museum, one […]
Slate Frame Review + Giveaway: Freedom Frame by the Artful Fox
Late last year, the owners of the Artful Fox approached me to review their Freedom Frame. They promise that this slate frame […]
Tutorial: Diaper Pattern Couching
When I demonstrate diaper pattern couching, people always ask if I have the complete pattern in my head somehow as there is […]
Mass-produced medieval goldwork embroidery: The Adoration of the Magi
If you have followed this blog for a while, you already know that medieval goldwork embroidery was mass-produced. The designs were used […]
The Life of Mary in medieval Goldwork Embroidery
Last week, Sabine Ullrich, curator of the Kulturhistorisches Museum Magdeburg, invited me to view a chasuble cross in storage. To my delight, Sabine came up […]
Medieval Embroidery reminiscent of the Art of Anne Geddes
Let’s delve into the fascinating world of a unique embroidery crafted around AD 1500 in the Middle Rhine Area. This medieval embroidery […]
Goldwork Embroidery Tutorial: a fancy border with triangles
This week, I have a goldwork embroidery tutorial for you inspired by a late 15th-century embroidered chasuble kept in the Domschatz of […]
Goldwork & Silk Embroidery Tutorial: Venetian Floral
Last week, we looked at a mid-15th-century orphrey panel from Venice with an interesting goldwork background on silk. I’ve adapted the design […]