White Threads

Book flip-throughs

Some time ago I made a White Threads FlossTube video which was flip- or flick-throughs of all my books so that people could see what was in them, with the commentary pointing out notable features of the books. It’s been a popular video and hopefully people have found it to be helpful in assessing whether a particular book is right for them.

book flick through

I have now broken that full video up into separate single book videos. This is so that shop owners can use the videos on their website or socials to promote that they’re selling the book. If you’re a shop owner, I would love you to feature these videos, and thereby increase your sales of them. They feature minimal Vetty Creations branding, so you don’t have to worry about me dragging your customers away from you and towards me. That isn’t my aim at all!

You can find all of these videos in my Book Announcements and Trailers playlist. And in case you want the easy option, the list is also below.
Early-Style Hardanger by Yvette Stanton
Elegant Hardanger Embroidery by Yvette Stanton
The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton
Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature by Yvette Stanton and Prue Scott
Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Teulada by Yvette Stanton
The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton
Sardinian Knotted Embroidery: Whitework from Teulada by Yvette Stanton
Smoyg: Pattern Darning from Norway by Yvette Stanton
Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery by Yvette Stanton

Hopefully these videos will be of great assistance to people. If you have any questions about any of my books, please don’t hesitate to ask.

White Threads FlossTube #54 – 7 tips for choosing embroidery scissors

In today’s episode of White Threads FlossTube, Yvette gives 7 tips for choosing the best embroidery scissors, particularly for cutwork embroidery such as Hardanger, Portuguese whitework, reticella, richelieu, hebedo and Frisian whitework.

Yvette apologises for all the banging noises in the background. The next door neighbours were having their roof tiles replaced!

If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/rhZvAkCxuR4

Episode notes:
Dovo Hardanger scissors http://www.vettycreations.com.au/dovo-hardanger-scissors.html

White Threads FlossTube #53 – Exploring linen thread

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, Yvette talks about linen thread – what she uses it for and what its advantages are. She shows some examples worked in linen thread, and explains the different thicknesses available.

If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/EoVTR6c2mug

Episode notes:
Londonderry linen thread – http://www.vettycreations.com.au/catalogue-threads.html#londonderry
Early-Style Hardanger – http://vettycreations.com.au/early-style-hardanger.html
Hardanger Folkemuseum, Utne, Norway – https://hardangerfolkemuseum.no/en/

White Threads FlossTube #52 – 1000 Artisan Textiles book review

Firstly, thank you for your messages of support and encouragement after my last video. I really appreciate them.

I went home over the weekend and was able to collect a whole heap of business supplies, so can continue running the business where I am. I hope I’ve brought enough with me of everything! So if you were holding off ordering, you’re now welcome to, and I should be able to fill it. Thanks.

Today I give you a little look at a gorgeous book I own, called “1000 Artisan Textiles”, by Sandra Salamony and Gina M Brown. It’s a book full of textile inspiration, and always worth a browse. This is not a how to book, but instead is cover to cover with images of textile works including wearable art and couture, fashion accessories, soft furnishings and vessels, tapestries and display art, and art quilts. So much to drool over!

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/WhJ_ee9aT_A

Episode notes:
“1000 Artisan Textiles” by Sandra Salamony and Gina M Brown. ISBN 978-1-59253-609-2

White Threads FlossTube #51 – A short update

Today I have a little update on the temporary change in my circumstances, and an update on my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework”.

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/qMvWGd-Qbsg

No episode notes.

White Threads FlossTube #50 – A needlework gift

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show you a special embroidered gift, and the story behind how it came to be given to me. It’s a piece of Chinese embroidery, and I explain one of the reasons why I love looking at embroidery from other cultures.

https://youtu.be/bVze_qQXu-4
If you are reading this in an email, you can see the video at https://youtu.be/bVze_qQXu-4

Episode notes:
Fries Museum – https://www.friesmuseum.nl/en

White Threads FlossTube #49 – Lighting for needlework in times past

Something that I’ve wondered about for a long time is how did embroiderers in times past, see to do their embroidery? Lighting was poor inside, with no electric lighting, and often only candles or firelight. For many they would have been working around and outside the home in the daytime, so couldn’t make use of sunlight to embroider by. So when and how did they do their embroidery? And consider that they often used to work on fabric counts of 60-100 threads per inch which is much, much higher than we are used to these days.

Today I explore this in my White Threads FlossTube video, with a possible solution from Kari-Anne Pedersen, Curator of Costumes and Textiles, Norsk Folkemuseum, Olso, Norway. I make pictorial visits to open air museums such as Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts, Skansen in Stockholm and Norsk Folkemuseum along the way.

https://youtu.be/eWtJB3ym7lc
If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/eWtJB3ym7lc

Episode notes:
Hancock Shaker Village – https://hancockshakervillage.org/
Skansen – https://www.skansen.se/en/
Norsk Folkemuseum – https://norskfolkemuseum.no/en
Hardanger Folkemuseum – https://hardangerfolkemuseum.no/en/

Evaluating my FlossTube videos

Near the end of March I recognised that our world was changing quite significantly. A lot of people were isolating, whether voluntarily or because they had to. People were scared. People were lonely. People were looking for things to do while they were stuck at home.

And so I realised that it would be an excellent time to start a FlossTube channel. White Threads FlossTube was born! I saw it as a way of giving people something to look forward to in the uncertain times, with a bit of informal needlework education, chatting about needlework and showing you interesting needlework.

I had no idea that I would gain benefit from it as well, such as through the interesting conversations I’ve had with viewers as a result of it. So thank you to you, my viewers for being part of this with me!

Even though I’ve been working flat out to finish my book, it has been a welcome interruption for me, at times, to make the videos. They are enjoyable to make, which isn’t actually what I expected! And it’s given some variety to my week.

I’ve now done 48 videos, and I felt it was time to ask for some feedback. What’s been your favourite of my White Threads FlossTube videos so far? Why did you like that one?

I have a fair amount of variety in my video topics because I’m interested in a lot of things – is there one or more topic that you enjoy more than others?

Have you shared any of my videos on your social media? Why or why not?

Is there anything else you’d like to say to me about the videos?

Thanks so much for joining me in this new venture!

White Threads FlossTube #48 – Fashioning Fashion book review

Today I review the book “Fashioning Fashion”, which is a gorgeous book showing beautiful clothes from LACMA’s incredible fashion collection. I do a flick through so you can see what’s in the book, and also show some details that particularly caught my eye.

If you’re reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/-8wZzUF7QXc

Episode notes:
“Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700-1915” ISBN 978-3791350622

White Threads FlossTube #47 – Mountmellick Wildflower Cushion

Today I show you one of my Mountmellick cushions, which is available as a kit. It’s the Mountmellick Wildflower Cushion, and I explain about the stitches used, the knitted fringe, and what you’ll get in the kit. A kit is a great way to try Mountmellick embroidery as it comes with most of the supplies you’ll need to make the cushion. (Does not include metal knitting needles, cushion insert or zip.)

If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/1nMMZabUMPQ