The Illusion of Weaving

The Unbroken Thread is busy with one of Philippa Turnbull's lovely crewel kits.   Why are we interested?  Because Philippa has a very clever technique for creating the look of weaving using laid stitches.  I bet this will work nicely on needlepoint canvas, too!
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2014/07/18/levens-hall-basketweave-laid-and-couched-work/

If you are interested in learning more about Philippa's work, historical reproduction embroidery, or just want a gorgeous crewel kit to play with over the summer, visit her site.  She uses only the best materials combined with historical English crewel designs to create kits that are a delight to play with.
http://www.crewelwork.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 18, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

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Kelly Clark just posted progress photos and lesson help for her Thanksgiving series that she is working for Needle Works in Austin. She is working on the Indian maiden figure now and explains how padding is crucial to the woven basket she is making.
http://kellyclarkneedlepointhandbook.blogspot.com/2012/07/needleweaving-re-visited.html?showComment=1343304680921#c7591026653314439678

Fascinating!

UPDATE:  Here is the basket full of goodies.
http://kellyclarkneedlepointhandbook.blogspot.com/2012/08/more-stumpwork-on-squaw.html

By the way, if you'd like to see the entire set, you can read about the series and see them all on Kelly's website.
http://www.kellyclarkneedlepoint.com/node/680


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com