Strawberry Thief Steals Tennis Balls

Jolly Red, a UK tapestry kit company, shows how they translated William Morris' Strawberry Thief design into the Tennis Ball Thief pillow kit.

https://www.facebook.com/mrsjollyred/posts/pfbid0Laidz73ibu51mRBzDhPxUrRFJxJVbJhacwQAsRXc8nHmSqPXkSbcwnKD6vBawdCTl

Here is William Morris' original.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Thief_(William_Morris)#/media/File:Strawberrythief.jpg

Here is Jolly Red's printed needlepoint version on 10 count canvas with the tennis ball and the Jack Russell terrier.  Very clever!

https://www.jollyred.co.uk/product/thetennisballthief/

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The Jubilee Pillow

Ehrman's latest newsletter showed off the Jubilee Celebration pillow kit that Candace Bahouth created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's fifty years ruling the United Kingdom.  

https://www.ehrmantapestry.com/queen-elizabeth-ii/

It's not a brand new design but it's a lovely one and I thought today you might enjoy seeing it.

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© Copyright April 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Antique Needlepoint for Sale

I'm sitting here, bored, waiting for time to go to my dentist appointment, so I decided to check out antique needlepoint for sale.

https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/antique-needlepoints/

1st Dibs usually has high end pieces, as you can tell from the prices.  I'd be a little leery about most of the rugs, which likely aren't what we call needlepoint, but woven pieces.  Check the origin before you decide.  

And if you aren't in the mood to spend thousands on an antique, just enjoy browsing to see what our stitching ancestors spent their time on.  It's a good way to pick colors for your next project, if nothing else.  It also makes me think about the pieces I've got queued up to stitch.  Perhaps I should include a heirloom piece among the fun small ornaments I am going to work next....

Or maybe I should needlepoint a card table cover?  They were all the rage in the late 1950s-early 1960s.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/rugs-carpets/western-european-rugs/curious-little-antique-needlepoint-tapestry/id-f_22934702/

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© Copyright February 1, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Da Vince Art Alliance Needlepoint Exhibit

The Da Vinci Art Alliance in south Philadelphia is currently showing Rebecca Conviser Creative Expressions.  There will be a walk through video of her needlepoint tapestries available soon.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4730007190409735/

https://southphillyreview.com/2022/01/13/da-vinci-art-alliance-opens-2-exhibitions/?amp&fbclid=IwAR02GSDSG_zrvi6e1L717uCe5hv8UmBBPmGva5NbLsvozbXq-YsCN53EUYQ

Thanks for the heads up, Tara!

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© Copyright January 14, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Bayeux Tapestry on Needlepoint Inspires Novel

Needlepoint Now as alerted us to this fascinating story of how a reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry on needlepoint canvas has inspired a novel.
https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/mother-s-masterpiece-tapestry-inspires-deborah-gaal-s-first-book/article_4e5a4c3a-ec9d-580f-887f-4000d9e07b41.html?fbclid=IwAR05M9WkmRhhsTlIfhJJI_A0ExsisQtTz1xHxvnUbWR14I4pu56PLQsm_kg

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© Copyright April 9, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Ruth Miller's Tapestry Portraits

This Biloxi newspaper profiles the amazing embroidery portraits of Ruth Miller, who has been honored by the State of Mississippi's Arts Commission for her creations.
http://www.wlox.com/2019/02/09/hancock-county-artist-receives-state-honor/?fbclid=IwAR3i3pEvqUezCiDAcPEKP3db79t8n5Vf4ozwZ5bP7wEye5EcCCy7TfI6c0U

It appears she often uses crewel wool or Paternayan wool on linen and works from photographs.
http://www.ruthmillerembroidery.com/gallery.html

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© Copyright March 16, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Petersborough Cathedral Ceiling Tapestry

The Petersborough Embroiderers Guild is taking on a huge project, reproducing the ceiling pattern of Petersborough Cathedral on needlepoint canvas, with some parts painted and some charted. You can read about this custom design and the volunteers working it here.
https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/nave-needlework-to-bring-project-to-life-1-8535826

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© Copyright June 21, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Holy Cow! It's BIG!!

Enriched Stitch showed off John's latest project on their blog. Suzie estimates it took him three years and is about 3x4 feet.  And it is beautiful!
http://astheneedleturns.com/a-massive-undertaking/

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© Copyright July 19, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Game of Thrones Tapestry

Northern Ireland's Ulster Museum is working on a huge tapestry on linen bringing scenes from TV's Game of Thrones to life.  This article shows off the work, which will be over 252 feet long when complete, through photos and a video.  The tapestry is woven and then embellished by embroiderers to add highlights and metallics to various areas.  The project was created to highlight Irish tourism, embroidery and weaving skills.
http://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2017/08/21/news/the-embroiderers-behind-the-game-of-thrones-tapestry-1110186/

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The Shenandoah Valley Tapestry

Mary Corbet talks about the Shenandoah Valley Tapestry in this very interesting blog posting.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2017/10/the-shenandoah-valley-tapestry-a-journey-through-time.html

I am embarrassed to say this is the first I've heard of this project, and I live in the Shenandoah Valley!

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Introducing Tapestry Girl

Thanks to Needlepoint for Fun I've discovered Tapestry Girl.  Her real name is Niki McDonald and she creates huge needlepoint canvases inspired by street graffiti in Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/125313707511380/photos/a.157371940972223.28096.125313707511380/1270867009622705/?type=3&theater

She has a website which is great fun to explore.  Don't miss the video hidden under "B.O.W. 2010."
https://tapestrygirl.com

She also has a Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/TapestryGirl

Here is a very good interview.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/tapestry-girl-makes-art-from-needle-and-thread.htm

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© Copyright October 24, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

When Needlepoint Chairs Were the Height of Fashion

Hands Across the Sea tells us stories of a time when needlepoint chairs were the most fashionable thing.
https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/narrative-embroidery/

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The Star Wars Tapestry

I thought Star Wars fans would like a good look at this cross stitch version done in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry.  No matter what your passion, you can certainly stitch it somewhere somehow.  In a galaxy far, far away....
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/gallery/2014/feb/21/the-star-wars-tapestry-in-pictures

Many thanks to the folks who posted about this on Facebook.

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© Copyright December 21, 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

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Time Travel

Thanks to Anny, I discovered this Textile Conservation Studio video that digitally recreates a 400 year old tapestry.   The tapestry is one of a series of tapestries from Hardwick Hall, home of Bess of Hardwick who stitched with Mary, Queen of Scots when Mary was confined at Bess's home by order of Queen Elizabeth I.
http://nttextileconservationstudio.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/gideon-through-time/

It is amazing how things change over 400 years!

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Margaret Murton, the Queen of Autumn

I've always had a soft spot for the faded organic style of Margaret Murton.  I've even stitched one of her Ehrman pillows in faded teal and golden browns. It's a lovely thing that I should put out upstairs where the dogs won't mistake it for a soft chew toy.   If you are not familiar with her work, you should view the newest video interview Ehrman has posted on their website which showcases her work.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/videos/story/Margaret-Murton.aspx?page=1

Many of my favorites are no longer available as kits but a select group are on sale this autumn to celebrate Margaret and her fascination with the faded joys of autumn in the country.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/designer-products.aspx?id=6fa958c6-c51f-4c6a-a451-69132f1a5643

For more about her work, "Enter these enchanted woods, ye who dare...."
http://www.margaretmurton.co.uk/Site/Margaret_Murton.html

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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/

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Tapestries

There are a lot of fans of the Bayeux Tapestry who read Blog so I thought I would post a quick article about the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers and a film that shows off Henry VIII's tapestries.  The Apocalypse Tapestry is just that--it shows the Apocalypse arriving on Earth in unforgettable monsters and devils.  I wish I knew more about the allegories these things represent.  There is a bit of French narration but not much if you watch the video.
http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-apocalypse-tapestry-of-angers.html

Henry VIII's ten tapestries that tell the story of Abraham are still in Hampton Palace.  The first link is an introduction and the second link shows one being cleaned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzp6CVZnh8c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASbcok7m_y0

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Annapolis History in Needlepoint

Thanks to Donna and Tara, I can point you towards an article about the needlepoint tapestries underway that celebrate the long and rich history of Annapolis, Maryland.
http://majtravaux.blogspot.com/2011/12/as-seen-in-paper.html


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