Sunday, January 5, 2020

How to Attach a Slip and Why

Did you ever read about Mary, Queen of Scots' needlework and wonder what slips were and why her needlepoint was attached that way?
http://marie-stuart.co.uk/embroidery.htm

The Floss Box has a fun tutorial about attaching slips that will help you understand how they were done.  This is something you might even consider doing yourself.
https://www.theflossbox.com/tutorials/embroidery-slips-tutorial/?fbclid=IwAR33dP0dPtFhCdrlV8oT6XOpwa-8g25aAJEcYc_ktASfqWa1QFPkD7c25UY

Or if you are a history buff, you might recreate some of Her Royal Highness' work using one of these English kits and charts from Sew Much Fun.
http://www.sewexciting.com/sections/58/dundonald_designs/

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