Elizabethan embroidery

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Another intriguing 16th century book cover is the one traditionally said to have been worked by Elizabeth I at the age of about 12 years. It is in the collection of the Bodleian Library and a wond…

This is a 10x18 inches large Organic Cotton Sateen swatch of my 'Embroidered Elizabethan Jacket Goldwork Imitation' fabric design, which, as wallpaper and fabric, is available at Spoonflower. I also have some products featuring this design at my Zazzle Store! If you look at the largest possible size you'll see the pretty realistic mock embroidery (which is really just printed, not embroidered, on the fabric). The complete design is repeating seamlessly at a size of 28.79 x 18.73 inches.

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Stitched by Vanda Waller, Maree Talbot design

Elizabethan Embroidery

Elizabeth I's Lost Dress, the only piece of her clothing in existence, is on display at Hampton Court Palace in the presence of the divine Rainbow Portrait.

This is a rectangular, white, cotton bag embroidered with pale polychrome silks. Each side of the bag displays two pairs of elliptically entwining flowering vines. The …

History inspired pattern based on the Elizabethan blackwork embroidery. The intertwining branches of thistles and cornflowers perfectly complement historical costumes as well as modern art. The pattern is rectangular, approx. 8x24 cm. It can be adjusted as desired. The pattern includes recommended stitches and a procedure for the classic Elizabethan version, but also for the modern colour version. Please note that the pattern is NOT for machine embroidery.