16th Century Holbein Stitch Embroidered Flower

This is a blackwork embroidered flower pattern inspired by a 16th century Italian flower pattern from a sampler at the V&A Museum.

 

 

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With the holiday season upon us, make my 16th to 18th Century Double-Running Stitch Embroidery Patterns book a gift to yourself and anyone you know who enjoys double-running stitch embroidery!

 

 

17th Century Embroidery Patterns from an English Sampler at the Cleveland Museum of Art

This English sampler (Accession Number 1942.508), circa 1600-1630, is at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It is part of The Mary Pack McNairy Collection. This sampler has embroidery done in silk thread on linen tabby ground. Along with double-running stitch, this sampler also has cross stitch on it. What is interesting about this sampler is the variety of color displayed on it, including blue, red, and green. By enhancing the picture of this sampler online, it appears that the stitches are done by every 2nd hole on the linen. 

 

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