Yvette Stanton explains the basics of Guimarães embroidery, which comes from Guimarães in Portugal. She shows the sampler from “Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães”.
(Sob story alert!) No embroidery being worn today because our iron broke yesterday and we need a new one. I was planning to wear an embroidered shirt, but not without ironing it!
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Episode notes – products mentioned in this video:
“Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães” by Yvette Stanton
38 count linen
No 8 pearl cotton
Straw 4 needles
Tapestry 24 needles
All these supplies can be found at http://vettycreations.com.au/catalogue-portuguese.html#PW
That’s a gorgeous, embossed-looking style of embroidery. A delight to see!
Thanks Rachel!
Right, I’m enthused again, I must admite I bought the book a few years ago…..once I finish a few small UFOs, I think I must start the first project in this book!!!
Thanks for the inspiration Yvette (as always)
Julie
And I’ll be here to cheer you on, Julie!