Does Taylor Swift Needlepoint? A Mystery

"Evermore" by Bexley Needlepoint via Etsy

Does Taylor Swift needlepoint?  I've been pondering this question today.  I cannot find any direct evidence for her being a needlepointer except for this--

https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/taylor-swift-made-needlepoint-ed-sheeran-34957078

If you look carefully at the framed needlework, it appears to be embroidery. It's fitted smoothly in a hoop, which is difficult to do with needlepoint canvas.  The slightly frayed edge of the ground fabric doesn't look like needlepoint canvas to me, either.  Do you suppose it's a case of folks who wouldn't recognize needlepoint if they fell over it calling what we do "knitting" again?  Except this time it's hand embroidery being mislabeled as needlepoint?

Only Taylor Swift knows for sure.

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The BBC Discovers Needlepoint

The BBC has discovered that needlepoint is popular.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240613-the-aristocratic-craft-making-a-surprising-comeback

If you are curious about Hunt and Hope or just want to browse their already stitched pillows, luggage tags and stockings, here's their website.

https://www.huntandhope.com/

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Coronation Tailors: Fit for a King

If you can get BBC Two, you'll want to see this documentary about the military tailoring needed for King Charles III's Coronation.

https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2023/05/02/news/great_british_sewing_bee_s_patrick_grant_the_king_is_a_lover_beautiful_things_-3247946/

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Sara Dennis: Embroidery and Restoration

Fiber Talk interviews embroidery expert and restoration Sara Dennis.  "You are never too old to learn."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj6E8Gj5tV0

She has a studio in Lancaster Castle and also has appeared on a dozen episodes of the BBC program, The Repair Shop.  Currently the program has some seasons available on Discovery Channel.

https://saradennisembroidery.co.uk

Remember, you aren't "cutting off the wrong leg!"

https://www.instagram.com/saradennisembroidery/

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In the Market for Hand Made Scissors? UPDATED

"Sheffield steel" used to be a byword for quality handmade steel items. You can still buy a pair of hand made and sharpened scissors in Sheffield if you don't mind ordering from England. Ernest Wright and Son Ltd. is the last hand made scissors manufacturer in England apparently.  Many thanks to Tricia and Rachel For mentioning the company!
http://www.ernestwright.co.uk/catalogue/browse.aspx?breadcrumb=13_56

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28581597

As supporters of traditional crafts, I hope anyone in the market for new embroidery scissors considers buying from the Wrights.

UPDATE:  I've heard from someone in the States who placed an order that was paid in advance and has heard nothing at all from Ernest Wright and Son and is now disputing the order with Paypal.  On the other hand, the folks I know in England who have ordered from them got prompt service.  So order at your own risk.

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