Hand Embroidered

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This is a small representation of examples of embroidery that are created from historic imagery. I'm inspired by what I see around me and that which I find in the many books in my private library. Art Deco, French Mid-Century Modern, American Arts and Crafts etc. I find inspiration in textiles that reflect different times and places.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENT 1. CASEMENT FABRIC 2. RAW SILK THREAD (GREEN AND ORANGE) 3. NEEDLE 4. EMBROIDERY FRAME

I promised to show you this, my crewel embroidery piece 'Tree of Life' started and completed in the mid 1970's. I recall it took me perhaps a couple of years, picking it up now and then between family and work commitments when we lived in Massachusetts. I bought it as a kit - complete with the skeins of wools in beautiful colors, printed Belgian linen, and stitch instructions - offered by one of the most admired American stitchery women ever, the late Elsa Williams. After a lengthy search…

Instagram photo by Kalpana Doshi • Nov 30, 2020 at 9:43 AM

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