mary's embroidery links

embroidery links

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Blackwork: History — A site with the history of blackwork, a blackwork project, and a bibliography.
Elizabethan Blackwork: The Blackwork Embroidery Archives — Blackwork embroidery archives
Elizabethan Practical Companion — Blackwork Gallery — Lots of images of blackwork on period clothing.
Historical Needlework Resources — "The purpose of this site is to be a resource centre for those interested in the study and practice of pre-16th century (Dark Ages, Medieval and Renaissance) needlework/embroidery and its techniques."
In Prayse of the Needle — Site by Jane Stockton has embroidery samples and documentation.
Iva Rose Vintage Reproductions — Sells repro vintage embroidery kits.
Pleatwork Embroidery (Smocking) — Research on pleatwork, including a "how to" page.
A Renaissance Woman — Free emboidery designs and other sewing projects for Renaissance and Medieval fairs.
Skinner Sisters — Site with info and patterns for all types of embroidery.
A Stitch Out of Time — "Medieval embroidery for modern times"