Exploring the needlework internet this week

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written one of these posts, mostly because I haven’t had enough time to be exploring the needlework internet! I still don’t have time, but a few notable things have crossed my path, so I wanted to share them with you.

Firstly, one of my most popular posts on Facebook of recent time has been a link to an upcoming exhibition of costumes. If you’re anywhere near the University of Washington (I won’t be! 🙁 ) from 11th-15th November, make sure you get along to see Art of the Costume: The Susan Pasco Collection. The exhibition will feature the work of Susan Pasco, a Seattle-based artist, and there will be forty historically accurate garments on display. That’s quite a dress, isn’t it?

Continuing on with my theme of embroidery on clothing, I saw a beautiful photo of Romanian children in embroidered shirts and skirts. The photo is from 1934, and was posted on Facebook by The Romanian Blouse Collection.

Now this, I still can’t believe: one of the panels of the Great Tapestry of Scotland has been stolen from Kirkcaldy Galleries in Scotland. Appeals are being made for its return. Any information of its whereabouts should be reported to Police Scotland.

For those who have *hours* to spend, there’s a treasure trove known as the Antique Pattern Library. That’ll keep you off the streets for a few hours! Because the works are all very old, they are out of copyright and therefore can be distributed without penalty.

And finally, a video of a precious old tapestry being washed at Hampton Court, in England. Quite a fascinating process. If you receive this as an email, you can see the video here on YouTube.