Suzhou Style Embroidery

Yesterday we went to the museum with Karen--today we are visiting an art gallery in California with Laura.   The shop specializes in Suzhou style embroidery.  
http://embroideryforducks.com/2014/08/11/a-visit-to-lu-lus-part-1/

She saw a piece entirely in tiny French knots, and another with smudged edges created by layering small straight stitches done in random directions using various colors.  The effects are amazing.
http://embroideryforducks.com/2014/08/17/a-visit-to-lu-lus-part-2/

This isn't really the kind of stitching we see often, but much could be used in needlepoint.  The next time you have a background to conquer, think of Laura and her trip to this amazing silk art gallery.

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Art of Silk: A Profile of Suzhou Embroidery

If you hang out on eBay like I do, you will eventually run into a mention of Suzhou embroidery.  If you follow links, you will eventually discover Art of Embroidery, a Chinese company that produces both hand embroidery and machine embroidery.  I didn't know anything about the company, however, until I read this profile.  Don't miss the video!  The two handed stitching technique, splitting the silk, and the style of frame used will all be of interest to needle pointers.
http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2013/11/meetings-with-remarkable-men.html

Here is the company's website.   I found the King's Silk article especially interesting but the eye candy is incredible!
http://www.artofsilk.com

Please pour a glass of your favorite beverage and spend some time exploring the delights of Suzhou embroidery.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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