Well, it is now confirmed – I can get high on stitching…
Last week, I mentioned that I’d seen some couching samples worked by Kat at Of Gardens, Grandmothers and Gleanings. Kat very kindly sent me lots of information, and also links to some simply incredible medieval opus anglicanum pieces.
I ached to have a go at the couching, and decided to daub a bit of paint on the scrim first.
So this is what I started with.
I put in a few random lines of couching, just to get a feel for it – it was love at first stitch.
But something about those opus anglicanum pieces had wriggled their way into my consciousness. So the girl who practically never strays far from tent stitch, found herself going mad – free stitching all over the place.
The textures are fascinating.
I am having more fun than drinking a bottle of Faustino I.
Happy stitching!
Dreaming In Stitches 
Ah yes, that old Faustino I frisson. Nothing like it! 😉 Does so remind me of those opus anglicanum chasubles of yore.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/27.162.1
Imagine doing all that work without electric light, central heating or coffee…
I’m thinking of putting up a little post about the RSN.
http://www.royal-needlework.org.uk/
Any experiences or impressions about them? I’d include those in the post, with attribution of course, if any. tx
E.
Hello Erin, I’m afraid I have no connection with the RSN, so I wouldn’t have anything useful for your article. Best wishes. A