The UK Casket Tour, Part One

Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads talks about the tour of the United Kingdom she organized to see various 17th Century caskets in castles and museums all over England and Scotland.  If you are interested in reproduction embroidery, history or just travel, you'll want to read this.  Thanks, Tricia!
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-travel-log-uk-casket-tour-day-1.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/uk-casket-tour-day-2.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-burrell-collection-day-3-part-1.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-burrell-collection-day-3-part-2.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-burrell-collection-day-3-part-3.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/driving-to-england-day-4-part-1.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/driving-to-england-day-4-part-2.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/uk-casket-tour-day-5-york-workshop.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/11/us-casket-tour-day-6-lady-lever-gallery.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/12/enjoying-bath-day-7.html

http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/12/fashion-museum-day-7.html

Tricia is taking a break for Christmas but will return with more about this fabulous tour shortly.  I'll summarize everything in Part Two once she posts all about the trip.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright  November 7, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Gordon Highlanders Great War Tapestry

Fans of modern needlework that celebrates the history of various regions who have a Facebook account will want to keep an eye on The Gordon Highlanders Great War Tapestry page.  The page is about the stitching of a new design by Andrew Crummy (designer of The Great Tapestry of Scotland) that features the Gordon Highlanders in World War I.  Mr. Crummy's designed three panels (shown above although I don't have the full image of the stag and crown) which will be stitched with 2 ply crewel wool on what appears to be linen.  It's going to be fun to watch the progress.  
https://www.facebook.com/ww1tapestry/timeline

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 22, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

History of Scotland's Wemyss School of Needlework

Mary Corbet has been researching the Wemyss School of Needlework in Fife a little. I think you'll enjoy the photos, particularly of the strands of wool ready for use and the Berlin woodwork type charts on the walls. 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/12/the-wemyss-school-of-needlework-scotland.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Introducing the Great Tapestry of Scotland UPDATED

This introduction to the Great Tapestry of Scotland is for the land of my ancestors and for all the tapestry lovers out there. 
http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-great-tapestry-of-scotland.html

Sheena (who is a Scot) has more information about the Great Tapestry and its travels.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/new-great-tapestry/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Bonny Prince and His Tapestry

Since we've been watching Kathy's study of the Bayeux Tapestry and her stitching of one section, I thought you would like to see an amazing modern piece that tells part of the story of Bonny Prince Charlie's 1745 campaign.  This huge tapestry is known as the Prestonpans Tapestry.
http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2013/08/prestonpans-tapestry-worlds-longest.html

If you are not a Scot, you may never have heard the romantic tale of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his quest to conquer England.  It's a tale worthy of several tapestries!
http://www.history.co.uk/biographies/bonnie-prince-charlie.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.