Module3 Chapters 1and2

Module 3 Chapter 1 Drawings of Celtic knots Image 1 (Size A4)

MODULE 3 CHAPTERS 1and2 HISTORICAL STUDY

Images 2-7 Tudor and Post Medieval period ;Text of historical study

IMAGE 8 HISTORICAL STUDY PICTURES ( SIZE c. 1 METRE SQUARE) This board incorporates stitched examples of braid, buttonhole and a variety of filling stitches. The embroidery hoop contains hand worked examples while the blue watered silk patch has automated machine patterns.There is a worked blackwork sampler and an experimental cut paper sample made from layers of tissue mounted on a muslin base. The tissue was stitched in squares and alternate squares were then cut back to the musin base in a chequerboard effect.

Samples of braid and plaited upholstery string were mounted on a back board and used to print fabric with patterns. Bottom centre includes a Ming dynasty Chinese Peking Knot design. The portrait of the first Lord Burghley shows a knotted and braided tie, waistband and semi circular chest decoration. Bottom right is part of a study of headwear of the time, a particular personal interest.

IMAGE 9 ( SIZE A4)

Experiments with making braids .

IMAGE 10 ( SIZE A 5)

Drawing of a renaissance head covering and strapwork shoulder edging from a newly discovered Leonardo drawing. The hairpiece uses knots in cords with an edging in herringbone stitch while the long 'pony tail' is bound in embroidered braid. A strapwork pattern is made in couched threads along the shoulder edge. Bibliography

A History of Textile Art : Agnes Geijer

Celtic Inspirations for Embroiderers : Valerie Campbell Harding and Maggie Grey.

Celtic Knotwork :Ian Bain

Beginners guide to Braiding: Jacqui Carey

A World of Embroidery : Mary Gostelow.

Timings

Historical study (inclusive of research , photography typing etc.) 50 hours.

Preparation of samples etc. for picture board for historical study. 20 hours

Preparation of Braids 7 hours.