- Name & Title: Herrin Rosamund von Schwyz, CM
- Project Title: Basket Cover
- Location: Barony of Settmour Swamp
- EK Wiki link: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Rosamund_von_Schwyz
- Category: Textiles — Embroidery
As a member of Athena’s Thimble Embroidery Guild, I like to “advertise”. I could never remember more than 10 categories out of the 12 at any given moment, so I wanted to make something that would show all 12 forms so 1) I’d remember them, and 2) people could see the similarities and differences. I decided to use the Tudor Rose as a motif.
From left to right, the categories (stitch used) are: Row 1: Counted Thread (cross stitch), Padded Work (trapunto), Couching & Laidwork, Openwork (pulled work). Row 2: The Thimble’s badge, Canvaswork (needlepoint), Lacis, Applique (onlay). Row 3: Needlelace (teneriffe), Metal Thread (Or Nue), Free Embroidery, Blackwork/Monochrome Embroidery. I used Pleated Embroidery/Smocking to make the edging that helps hold the basket cover on the basket.
The number of petals varies depending on the form. I was trying to keep the motifs roughly the same size, although the corners wound up being larger. The beads next to each form are the beads the Thimble gives for competency in the form. The ones for the smocking are next to the Thimble’s badge.
What a great idea! I was considering a little book, this is out in the public eye and beautiful!
Thank you!
I love that you made a beautiful and useful item that also serves as reference material to share what the guild does more effectively. Seeing it here is helpful for people like me, who have been idly thinking about seeing what Athena’s Thimble does but haven’t gotten around to actually digging in!
Thank you!
Come join us – we’re quite friendly! Any time you see us on a schedule, stop by. We’re all happy to show off our work and explain what we’re doing. 🙂