Showing posts with label World War I. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World War I. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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.

Friday, June 13, 2014

The War To End All Wars Altar Frontal

Historical embroidery buffs will find this story of an altar cloth fascinating.  Sadly, I can't see anything like this being done today.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/05/hand-embroidery-the-great-war.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 10, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.