The overall aim is to show that the content of a single historiated initial in a widely copied and illuminated vernacular law text is more subject to change than the text itself, while still being partly dependent on the relation of the individual text to other texts. ![]() Such a soothing way to sit in the world.This article is concerned with a number of historiated initials that introduce one specific chapter of the widerly copied Icelandic law code Jónsbók, the so-called Þjófabálkr. I figured this would be a good one to apply the 15-minutes-a-day rule for stitching! I love the needle arts and all their attendant accessories. I also bought myself an early Christmas present of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” cross-stitch design from HeartstringSamplery (have you seen this chart? It is amazing! Stitch Count is 435 x 363). I’m actually beginning a linen scarf with all-over wool embroidery, so it’s been very helpful to do some experimenting with the various threads before I decide on one type to use, at least for this project. It’s so interesting to see how different the same design looks in the different threads. I’ve been experimenting with using different threads (on Yumiko Higuchi designs) with Aurifil Lana wool, Nancy’s hand-dyed threads (from Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe), DMC, Cosmos 2-stranded (LOVE this thread it comes off the spool in 2 strands, so no need to separate but I’m not sure they’re making this particular type anymore), and Appleton’s. I’m looking forward to what you’ll be sharing with us on threads. How wonderful to be in the tradition of such beautiful art. Loved seeing the video (thanks for sharing!). Here’s hoping you’re having a wondrous weekend, too, wherever you are! Well, I’m off to do housework and laundry and a little bit of cooking so I can stitch guilt free the rest of the weekend. I’m working with the company to get you a good deal on them, if you’re interested in trying them, too. So far, I just love it! So we’ll have some thread talk coming up. They’re better than a good book! (How do I get myself into these things?)Īnd I’m playing around with a relatively new-to-me thread. I’ve gotten stuck into two new pieces that I don’t want to put down. For one, I’ll show you what I’m working on – too many things, actually! ![]() I’ve got several things in the works for you. So if you have a crewel work kit on your Christmas list – or any of their fabrics or tools – get it in November! Coming Up on Needle ‘n Thread The code is NEEDLEN and there’s a place on the checkout page to add the code for an automatic discount. The Crewel Work Company is offering a 10% discount code to Needle ‘n Thread readers through the whole month of November. I’ll be sharing progress on that as I go, along with some organizational tips, since it’s rather a doozy, with lots of thread! Crewel Work Company Discount Code I figure it’ll take me through this winter…and next…and probably the next. It’s one of my “winter kit projects” for the upcoming months. I set up my Mellerstain Firescreen kit that I showed you earlier this year. After that, it’s £250, so if it’s something on your Christmas list, now’s the time to get it! Because it’s a new addition, it’s priced a little lower for its release – right now, it’s £199, through November 13. The Glamis Rose, Crown, and Thistle crewel work kit is a new addition to the ever-growing line up of crewel embroidery kits offered at Crewel Work Company. If you’re a lover of crewel work – and historical crewel work at that – you just might want to know about a gorgeous new kit available from the Crewel Work Company. It’s short and sweet, and the video is rather mesmerizing to watch! Historical Crewel Embroidery The article is titled The Making of Medieval Embroidery. ![]() Over at the website for the Victoria & Albert Museum, you’ll find a nice little article on Opus Anglicanum, featuring a video demonstrating the techniques involved in this type of medieval embroidery. I even have a discount code for you, for some gorgeous crewel embroidery kits… So let’s talk Opus Anglicanum and then a little crewel work! For your weekend entertainment, a little historical embroidery for you – from two different places.
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