Distaff, carved from one piece of wood, a paddle-shaped head with pierced crest at top and incised decoration of circles with four-petal motifs.

Okay, so I love black and white photography. I find that surprising because I am such a color fanatic, but it's true. Something about the light and shading that completely captures my eye. The photos show emotion so well with the lack of color. And older photos can get me to thinking....I almost climb into the photo. One of my favorites is French photographer, Jacques Henri Lartigue, because it feels like one can discover humor, love, and live in his stories. I can just imagine the back story. I digress! I thought it would be fun to share some photos of crafting. I'm going to add some captions but do take time to venture in to these photos as well. Did you see the net repair photo? Our fiber arts tradition began with fishermen! Fiber arts are a huge part of our lives today but it's fun to consider the past through these photos! Happy Knitter 1. This one cracks me up as it looks very contrived. Perhaps a cover for a catalog at one time? I certainly love my knitting but rarely dress for the occasion and never sit in a straight back chair! I Think I Dropped a Stitch 2. Okay, so this is not a photo. I love this painting of the Monk Knitting by Lytras Nikiphoros. This looks like the knit project may be done, but certainly the monk is deep in thought. You know how we inspect our handwork! Bottom's Up 3. Fiber arts are such a broad craft area. This Haidi woman of Massat is weaving a basket. Look closely as this work requires great detail. Note the carving in the background. What an amazing photo! Looking for a simple basket idea? We've got you covered! We Love Unique! 4. Yep, we are all about creativity, unique fibers, and creating happiness! The stilt shepherds of Landes, in southwest France, were able to care for their sheep in marsh, scrub, and boggy lands because of their stilts. This fellow is working with wool while on his stilts! Talk about multi-tasking! Hooked 5. Crochet was absolutely a past-time for royalty such as Alexandra Petrovna- Grand Duchess of Russia. Note her head-wear and adornments are crochet projects that many of us don't know of today! While times have changes, it's exciting to know that what brings us joy has been around for quite some time! The World Keeps Spinning 6. Spinning is something I would love to learn and is on my crafting list! Being an amateur weaver, spinning seems like a logical progression. I'd love to grab some of our Pulled Silk Fiber and sit right down with these ladies. Imagine the knowledge these ladies could share with us! Off the Grid 7. This old photograph cracks me up. Mixed media art is definitely the theme of class today. Students have their yarn and their canvas-looks like some type of needle work? For me, I would much prefer a cross stitch kit from Darn Good Yarn! Sew What? 8. Some of us remember home ec class in school. I have vivid memories of struggling through the sewing portion of that class and the hot pink, wide wale, corduroy jumper that I made. Yuck! Sewing surely has come a long way, baby! Whatever your craft, we love supporting your creativity. It's fun to look at historical photos to put our traditions in perspective. One of our goals for this year is to create happiness so please ask the Darn Good Yarn team if you need support or have a question!

I like imagining the little stories depicted in Dee Nickerson’s paintings. These ladies seem so content sitting outdoors with their warm beverages, newspaper, knitting, and kitties. An…

The Paysanne Blouse is inspired by the timeless, historical chemise. Peasantblouses have remained relatively unchanged through centuries, with blousing sleeves and a wide neck with drawstrings. The Paysanne Blouse has swapped the drawstring for elastic, but apart from that it has the same timeless, romantic look as it’s predecessors. Needles: 4mm Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL Bust: Aprox (80cm) 90cm (100cm) 108cm (118cm) 128cm Yarn: Pickles Pure Wool or Pickles Merino Tweed / Fabel Knitwear Athena or Fabel Knitwear Willow Quantity: Quantity pickles: (300g) 300g (300g) 300g (400g) 400g Quantity athena: (250g) 250g (300g) 350g (350g) 400g Quantity ask: (300g) 300g (300g) 350g (400g) 450g Gauge: 20st(s) = 10cm NOTE ON AVAILABLE SIZES - if you want to knit this, or any of my patterns, in a larger size than I currently have published, please get in touch! The only reason it is not available in larger sizes is I couldn’t get testknitters for those sizes, and I don’t want anyone to pay for a pattern and knit a size thats not been tested. So if you would like to (test)knit this - or any of my patterns! - in a larger size than is currently available, drop me a message and I’ll send you the pattern for free! EDIT - currently being testknit up to a 54” bust, but I’d love it if even more knitters would like to try the size. So again, do get in touch!

A comment on one of my hubs, that on the negative effects of the petroleum and of the petrochemical industry, has led me to write this article, to demonstrate that man could easily survive and have all that he wishes for, even without polluting the...

Distaff, lathe-turned wood, in three pieces, the upper part with expanding cone shape to hold the wool.

Direct evidence of basketry among hunter-gatherer and farming societies in South Europe is uncovered and analyzed.

A criminally compelling web site by professional crime writers and crime fighters.

My Quilts & Fiber Art It took me long enough but here is the first few albums of my quilts. Stay tuned – more to come

As part of my Marie Curie research fellowship at the Centre for Textile Research, I created a 15-week course on early modern dress and fashion for MA- and BA-level students at the University of Cop…

How guild activities affected market competition, commercial security, contract enforcement, product quality, human capital, and technological innovation.

A group of skilled women ran the silk-making industry in 15th century London. So why didn't they protect their workers' rights by forming a guild?

Does it make you just giddy inside when you see something totally new and different? Well this nalbinding technique featured in the book Knitting Around the World: A Multistranded History of a Time-Honored Tradition isn't new, but it is to...

I recently decided to try something new in my historical clothing journey. Accessories is an area that I have wanted to focus on for a while now, but I have been busy with making the basics of a wardrobe. That is a time consuming process when dressing for different periods. It has always upset me that I still do not have a fully finished mid Victorian outfit and accessories do make an outfit. I have been focusing on researching outerwear and found many photos of women wearing sontags. While I have read blogs about how many people wear these in the states, I had never seen one worn in Australia. I am not sure if this is because my group represents a more social elite or because most of our events are in summer. It seemed perfect for me, however, as it gets very cold where I live in the hills. It was also a great idea as I could knit it on the bus on my way to university. There was one problem though, I didn't know how to knit. I showed the January of 1860s Godey's Sontag pattern on Ragged Soldier to Jessie and she was kind enough to give me a basic lesson in knitting. I did have problems with working out what needles and wool to use. It turns out that UK, USA and Australia have different needle sizes. This was very frustrating for a beginner. In the end I used 4mm needle with 8 ply wool. To finish it I used two rows of single crochet (this is double crochet in the USA, so another conversion issue) and then a shell boarder to finish it. Jessie and a friend of hers also taught me how to crochet. To finish it I googled how to make dorset buttons. I did not feel that any other button would be suitable. This was a great learning project and I hope to continue developing both my new skills. Thankfully, I keep getting told I am a fast learner so it only took two weeks from start to finish. The finished sontag laid flat Front View Tied Up Back View Tied Up Close up of the Dorset Button The crocheted tie and tassel It is very comfortable and easy to wear. I am now collecting CDVs and dreaming of the next one I plan to make, so watch my knitting space... The Challenge 20# Outerwear 1860s Sontag Fabric: 100% Wool in two colours, 4 balls of tan and 2 of dark red Notions: Bone Ring for Button Pattern: Godey's Ladies Magazine and Ragged Soldier Year: 1860 How historically accurate is it? I think it should be fairly good. I tried to keep the dye choices natural based. I am not sure about the crochet shell boarder though. Hours to complete: Two weeks of bus rides First worn: 22nd September Total cost: The wool was about $35 in total

Arachne's myth of transformation into a spider is a shocking tale with multiple readings.

I took my time when creating these dye samples. I gathered plenty of yellow onion skins to fill my dye pot completely. I added water to my pot, boiled the skins for 30 minutes, and allowed the skins to soak in the bath for a few days. I strained the skins from the bath and added my (pre wet) fabric. I brought the dye bath back to a boil for 30 mins with my fabric, keeping an eye on the surface making sure to release any air bubbles from the fabric. I allowed the fabric to soak in the bath overnight. This amount of time isn't necessary to achieve color results, but it is how and why my colors are so saturated.

Marten van Heeskerck (Heemskerk, June 1, 1498 - Haarlem, October 1, 1574) was a Dutch portrait and religious painter, who spent most of his career in Haarlem. He was a pupil of Jan van Scorel, and adopted his teacher's Italian-influenced style. He spent the years 1532–36 in Italy. He produced many designs for engravers, and is especially known for his depictions of the Wonders of the World. In Amsterdam he made a will, which has been preserved. It shows that he had lived long enough and prosperously enough to make a fortune. At his death, he left money and land in trust to the orphanage of Haarlem, with interest to be paid yearly to any couple who should be willing to perform the marriage ceremony on the slab of his tomb in the cathedral of Haarlem. It was a superstition in Catholic Holland that a marriage so celebrated would secure the peace of the dead within the tomb. [Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam - Oil on panel, 86.6 x 66.2 cm]

This is the first of a ‘Gallery’ of images I’m going to put up on my blog, to show some of the embroidery and beadwork I’ve finished over the years. This petal bag is a love…

Crewel Embroidery Kit, The Auricula Collector The Auricula Collector, great kit for the Intermediate stitcher or a beginner who would like to extend there skills in Crewel Work. Auriculas, my own personal collectors favourite and in this design I've combined two elements I enjoy Art Nouveau art work and horticulture. I've grown these Historical and fascinating little plants for a decade, bring no end of joy every spring. Level: Intermediate. Eight Stitch Techniques. Design size: 12.5cm x 18.5cm, Fabric size: 33cm x 33cm Kit contains: 100% Original Linen Twill, Appletons Wool, Needle, and full instructions. Recommend frames for your project, Seat Frame 10inch and Table Clamp 10inch, see section "Ring Frames & Tools" in our shop. Frame and other finishing materials not included. I studied at the Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace, Uk. Since passing my apprenticeship with distinction, I've worked as a freelance textile and embroidery kit designer among other things including running a shop for five years, artist in Oils and Antique dealer. Shipping Options: UK 1st Class Standard Royal Mail, UK. 2 to 3 days. Royal Mail Special Delivery. for next day, (Tracking Number) Insured. Worldwide International Standard Royal Mail, Europe 3 to 5 days, (No Tracking Number) Worldwide. 7 to 10 days (No Tracking Number) International Tracked & Signed, Europe within 3 to 5 working days and Worldwide within 5 to 7 days (Tracking Number) Signature on Delivery, Insured.

Until I studied pojagi in Korea, the thought of hand-stitching a thimble never crossed my mind. But no I have a one-of-a-kind art piece.

Surse:Wikipedia, Artmark, Google Dumitru Ghiață (n. 22 septembrie 1888, Colibași, județul Mehedinți – d. 3 iulie 1972, București) a fost un pictor român specializat în piesaje și natură moart…

A Woman Spinning (recto); A Woman Holding a Bundle (verso) - Italian, Milan 1698-1767 Milan - Artist Nationality: Italian - Original Medium, Materials or Technique: Pen and brown inkWe print high quality reproductions of historical maps, photographs, prints, etc. Because of their historical nature, some of these images may show signs of wear and tear - small rips, stains, creases, etc. We believe that in many cases this contributes to the historical character of the item.

A history of the lucet with latest discoveries. What is a lucet, the archaeological finds, with timeline and map, museums, bibliography.

Date: late 14th century. Geography: Made in probably Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany. Culture: German. Medium: Silk on linen, painted inscriptions. Dimens...

Learn the ancient art of hand embroidery, including a supplies list, hand embroidery patterns, hand embroidery kits, and other resources.

The Maud blouse is a romantic knit inspired by the blouses and bodices worn by Queen Maud in the early 1900s. It has a twisted mock turtleneck that closes at the back with a row of buttons, and a simplistic and elegant lace panel on the bust and the cuffs. The sleeves are puffed, ending in a blousing lace cuff that flows over the elbow. It is knit using two strands of Mohair Silk held together. Needles: 3mm & 3.5mm Yarn: Fabel Knitwear Mohair Silk The blouse is knit in 2 strand of Mohair silk held together. Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL Bust, aprox: (80) 90 (100) 108 (118) 127 (132) 142 cm Note that this design has no ease. The measurements are not for the finished garment but the size it will fit. Quantity: (150) 150 (175) (175) 200 (200 (225)250 g Gauge: 20m = 10cm This is one of the new patterns in my book “Fabel Knitwear Volum I”, which is currently avaibale in Norwegian, Icelandic and Danish! It is also now available as a single digital pattern in Norwegian and English.

Elizabethan Scrolls Set III Small - Machine Embroidery Designs Set for hoop 4x5" of the series "Designs for dolls" for historical 16th Century small size Costumes . Designs set created by ArtEmbroidery. These designs set imitate very popular embroidery in Tudor/Stuart era. You can stitch designs and create embroidered fabric for future sewing project such as Historical 16 Century costumes! Sewing pattern not includes. Set a specially created for small size project and Historical costumes for modern 16-18" dolls , but can be used for other small projects as well. Totally in shop you will found V sets in same size and Style Elizabethan Scrolls , but set III is different size ( small ) and few single scrolls Also I have a few single scrolls which will be match as well. Depend if you projects, you can combine just few scrolls or many :) Set I -https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/295309497/ Set II - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/505113766/ Set III - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/534688326 ( Small Size fits for doll and children projects or for narrow details as collar and cuff). ) Set IV - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/562330237 Set V - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1507307489/ Single Scrolls Spider - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/610043975/ Carnation - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1245042399/ Pink Carnation - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1245257799/ Bunnies - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1505406851 (in horizontal position) Designs are delivered as a .zip file which contains: - .txt info file - Color Charts, - Diagram for assembled designs - Pictures of designs and embroidered project, - 5 designs for hoop 5x7": AE_FlowerScrolls1_4x5 Size: 4.94x2.56 " (125.5x65.0 mm), Stitches: 11025 9 Colors, AE_FlowerScrolls2_4x5 Size: 4.65x2.58 " (118.0x65.6 mm), Stitches: 10366 9 Colors, AE_FlowerScrolls3_4x5 Size: 2.57x4.64 " (65.2x117.8 mm), Stitches: 11012 11 Colors, AE_FlowerScrolls4_4x5 Size: 2.78x4.62 " (70.5x117.4 mm), Stitches: 11796 11 Colors, AE_FlowerScrolls5_4x5 Size: 2.50x4.63 " (63.4x117.6 mm), Stitches: 12312 8 Colors, Available formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PEC, PES, XXX, VIP, VP3 If you need a design in a different format, you can: - Use converter or other embroidery software to convert. In this case, however I do not take responsibility for the quality of the converted design. - At your request I can convert the design into the format you need and I can make the necessary adjustments if required. The converted designs can be sent to your email. All Digitized Designs are Copyrighted by ArtEmbroidery and are to be used by the person who originally purchased the designs. You can use it for personal or commercial needs (i.e. to stitch on items that are being sold). It is not allowed sharing, duplication or reselling the design digital files. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail. Enjoy your stitching! Hope to see you soon again! Liuba Tabunidze Embroidery Digitizer FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/liuba.ArtEmbroidery facebook.com/ArtEmbroidery.ca INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/liuba_art_embroidery PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com/znakv ArtEmbroidery, embroidery design, flora, fauna, Elizabethan, Tudor, Renaissance, needlework, smock, doll, 18 inches, historical, costume embroidery design, machine embroidery, embroidery digitizing, machine embroidery designs