I have been working on my tent stitch casket lid. The basic Adam and Eve design was supplied as part of my Cabinet of Curiosities course. As you can see, this was inspired by the design on an early to mid 17th century book cover from the Feller collection now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. I auditioned various motifs to fill the gaps, especially in the foreground

 

This is embroidered using three strands of Soie de Paris silk thread on a linen ground.

 

 

My crewelwork is now completed and mounted

 

I am also working on a canvas work embroidery. This design is taken from a 17th century painting by Giovanna Garzonni.

I sent for some naturally plant dyed crewel wool from the Renaissance Dyeing Elizabethan range. It came in such a beautiful set of colours just perfect for this project.

 

 

 

I’m working on another insect for my Cabinet of Curiosities mirror frame project. The butterfly wings are needlelace on a wire outline with gilt spangles for spots.