Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques a. cutwork on canvasembroidery, canvas work, samplers

Edith M. John - well known English embroiderer.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques b. textured effects embroidery, canvas work, samplers

Edith M. John - well known English embroiderer.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques c. satin stitches and long stitches embroidery, canvas work, samplers

Edith M. John - well known English embroiderer.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques e. mock inlay, applique and couchingembroidery, canvas work, samplers

Edith M. John - well known English embroiderer.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques d. couching, herringbone, running and half cross stitch. embroidery, canvas work, samplers

Thought to have been embroidered by the grandmother of the donor.Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing.canvas work, samplers, mid 19th century, australia

Fine canvas work. Central spray of flowers in tent stitch using coloured wool, silk and cotton. Background stitch is worked on the diagonal in a fine black cotton thread. Only partly embroidered.embroidery, late 19th century, england, canvas work

Canvas work replica of Turkish Bergana rug in miniature. Rug is in a geometric design in red, gold, cream, white and blue in petit point stitch in stranded cotton on pale pink mono canvas with fringing.embroidery, canvas work, rug, mat

Strip of canvas work, probably late 19th century. Design is pseudo Elizabethan of flowers and surrounds executed in wool and silk in soft pinks, blues, greens and yellows with a brown background on loosely woven fabric/canvas. Piece was brought into Guild by a gentleman who left no information.embroidery, canvas work

Artist, Joan Lander, worked at the Royal School, London.Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97Joan Lander 1963embroidery, panel, canvas work, samplers, 1940-60, england

Purchased 17/7/1960Berlin wool work cushion front, double canvas, mixture of silk and wool threads. Reds, browns, beige, green, grey and blue. Geometric design, variety of stitches.embroidery, cushion cover, canvas work, berlin work, england, late 19th century

Worked by the donor at a Guild class on canvas stitchery.A great variety of canvas stitches used on single canvas in many coloured wools.Letters H.B.A. 1961embroidery, canvas work, sampler, australia, 1960-80

Fine canvas embroidery in silk twisted threads in blue, green, rust and beige. May be a Persian textile. Part of an embroidered waistcoat said to have been the property of a relative of the donor (who was a Captain of the East India Company) used for his official dress in the late 19th century. This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. embroidery, canvas work, england

A cotton material with an even weave has been covered with an intricate repeating pattern outlined with a dark brown or black wool thread. The enclosed areas are filled with tent stitch in coloured wools and silk threads of red, blue, grey and beiges.embroidery, late 19th century, canvas work

Small panel depicting a figure and fish, worked on fine canvas with a variety of colours and stitches.embroidery, canvas work, panel, england, 1940-60

Made by donor's grandmother in 1860 (Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham)Canvas and bead work. Background in gros point wool in two tones of maroon red. A bold design worked in large beads of black, dark grey, white and crystals with highlights of gold. Back made from red woollen fabric, the edge decorated with a multi-coloured silk cord.embroidery, cushion, mid 19th century, australia, canvas work, beadwork

Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery.embroidery, canvas work, felt, australia, 2000-2020, panels

Embroidered panel for tea cosy. Double thread canvas with a design of teapot, jug and sugar laid on a tray. Background of brown cotton. Beaded border in a scroll design.beadwork, beading, tea cosies, late 19th century

The piece belonged to the donor's mother-in-law Constance Simson. A note pinned to the piece says "Bead work over 150 years old. North Ireland. Late 18th century".A piece of canvas work on red canvas - background in dark red cross stitch in wool. A floral design in white beads.embroidery, beading, canvas work, cross sttich

Embroidered by H. M. Heuff-Bloem, Wassenaar, Netherlands. Embroiderers date of birth 4/9/1905, died 29/4/1995This piece is a Berlin wool sampler in very bright colours on Penelope canvas. It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs.embroidery, samplers, 1900-20, holland, canvas work, netherlands

Double canvas worked in beige tufted stitch in a rectangular design, interspersed with rows of blue tent stitch. Back of cushion and corded edge are of corded velvet.embroidery, canvas work, cushion, 1940-60, australia

Canvas work possibly early Berlin wool work - gros point used with a cream background for a very large flower spray in a great variety of colours.embroidery, furnishings, late 19th century, canvas work

Made by donor's grandmother in 1860, a Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham.Large tea cosy in four sections joined and edged in red and yellow cord with loops on top. Panels are in deep red cross stitch background, with beaded designs in gold, grey and blue/green.embroidery, tea cosies, bead work, canvas, australia, 1860-80

Canvas work in tent stitch and petit point (splitting the ground). Central bird motif. Dark blue background. Lined - pale mushroom with pocket, mirror and small purse - fixed.embroidery, canvas work, bags, 1900-20

"These are Han Chinese women’s robe edging. I am thinking they are 2" wide? Sleeve bands are much wider, 3 1/4" (just the embroidery width).  The silk gauze denotes from a summer robe. Nice to be able to see the drawing. No one could tell where it was made. It is not special, late 19th c. the subject matter is usual. Ladies in gardens. " Meg Andrews UK Antique Dress and TextilesCanvas work, very fine canvas is used with a blue silk edge. Tent stitch in shades of blue and green with soft pinks. Each band has a human figure at the base with a variety of buildings and plants. Sleeve bands are stitched together.embroidery, garments, china, canvas work, late 19th century, early 20th century

This work was completed by Mrs A Wilson of Elwood. This unfinished work was given to Mrs T Williams , who was not a Guild member, by her husband's Aunt, the wife of the late Dr. William Aitken. Dr. Aitken practised medicine at Stawell and later lived at "Toybay" Toorak and practised in that suburb. Mrs Williams was told that the work was over 100 years old when it was given to her 30 years ago. ( c. 1842) Members of the Aitken family were still living in Victoria. (per letter of 1972)Canvas work and bead work stool cover. Floral design on a blue background. Star shaped beading design on ends surround floral motifs and beaded scalloped edges around central designs. Beads are black, white, silver and grey.embroidery, furnishings, canvas, bead work, 19th century

Floral spray worked in petit point possibly worked through canvas and black velvet.Label on reverse - Petit point in silk, worked in silk velvet. Donated by the late Miss C. Sargoodpetit point, embroidery, picture, 1900-20, canvas work

Sailmaker's twine is usually stored on a reel. It is wax coated and ready to use. The twine is made from strands of fibres that are plied together. The wax waterproofs the twine and smooths out the fine hairs of the fibres, making it easier to work with. The waxed twine helps prevent the ends of the rope work from fraying. Sailmakers use twine and needles to sew sails and many other canvas items such as bags and covers. Special tools, equipment, benches and seats are needed to work with the large heavy and thick pieces of canvas. Sometimes the sailmaker with have special-purpose tools made for his unique work. The place of work on shore is often called a sailmaker's loft. However, sailmakers also work on the job, on sailing ships and boats. This twine is an example imperative equipment for sailmakers. Sailmaking was an essential trade in the shipping industry of the 17th to 19th and early 20th centuries. Sailmakers were often part of a ship's crew, making repairs as needed and using their skills for other work such as net making.Twine; reel of brown waxed sailmaker's twine.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, twine, waxed twine, sailmaker's twine, sailmaker's equipment, sailmaking, canvas work

Picture belonged to Edna's eldest daughter Jennifer, and was given to the donor when Jennifer died.Picture of Cambridge on cream even weave wool. The tops of trees are of silk or wool tops. Buildings are in beiges and brown. Grass, trees, sky are in various greens, beige and a touch of orange. Buildings are named along base of framed picture, Great St. Mary's, St. John's Bridge, Emmanual Chapel, Senate House, Trinity Foundation, Kings Chapel, Honour Gate CAUS.embroidery, picture, canvas work, wool, cambridge

Traditional Dutch sampler of the era M. Breur, 1868Berlin wool work. Traditional Dutch sampler of the era (1868) in Berlin wool on mono canvas comprising different alphabets, and a number of spot motifs, including a wreath with the maker's name and date.M. Breur, 1868embroidery, canvas work, holland, late 19th century, 19th century