Was used as a demonstration model for drawn fabric in "Drawn Fabric Embroidery" (Page 50-54) a book written by Mrs Edna Wark, President, Embroiderers' Guild Vic 1974-1977Circular cushion cover in ecru linen, ecru thread using drawn fabric filling stitchesEW 1978 is worked on the reverse sideembroidery - cushion covers, embroidery- drawn fabric, embroidery - australia, embroidery - 1960-1980

Small brown and white gingham mat worked in a technique called 'Australian cross stitch', surface stitchery in white thread.embroidery, australia, cross stitch, mats, 1980-2000, surface stitchery

Donor made them from Erica Wilson kits.Both embroidered in wool on beige linen and trimmed with a green cord. a. Stylised design of a spray of strawberries on a mount b. Small tree with deep pink berries.embroidery, pincushions, crewel embroidery, australia, 1960-80

Commissioned in 19873D miniature in woven webs, buttonhole rings and French knots in ecru.embroidery, australia, creative, small articles, 1980-2000

A burse is a flat, square, fabric-covered case in which a folded corporal cloth is carried to and from an altar in church. Made of yellow furnishing linen using pattern on fabric as basis for the design with couched cord, bronze beads and pearls.Edna Wark 1975embroidery, australia, creative, ecclesiastical, 1960-80

Dr. Julian Smith was a well known Melbourne surgeon and photographer.Black thread on cream linen, in narrow black frame, cream mount.Dr. Julian Smith. E.M. Richardson.embroidery, picture, creative embroidery, australia, 1920-40

See P.M. folder.Natural coloured linen embroidered in two shades of pink and green in a floral Art Deco design. The edge is worked in buttonhole stitch green.embroidery, australia, surface stitchery, 1940-60

See P.M. FolderFine natural linen fabric with spider orchids embroidered at random. The edge has been embroidered with 'running postman' in reds and greens.embroidery, australia, surface stitchery, 1940-60

Also known as a epaulette Two Royal Australian Navy rank insignia slides in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with black embroidery. Black embroidery text: AUSTRALIA / Black embroidery illustration: Navy emblem and the English Crown rank insignia slides, epaulette, royal australian navy, duff

Photograph of Mrs Oates and Archbishop Dann in Archives.The mitre was made for the consecration of the Anglican Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Robert Dann. The front, embroidered by Morna Sturrock represents the resurrection. The back, embroidered by Mrs Oates, represents the cave, crucifixion and burial. The mitre is meant to be worn at Easter. The background fabric for the embroidery is a gold silk colour, the lining is blue. The mitre was considered very avant-garde for it's time.embroidery, mitre, australia, gold work, metal thread

Lois Densham was a Guild member, and one of the earliest machine embroiderers in the Guild.A piece of 1980's machine embroidery by Lois Densham, one of the earliest machine embroiderers in the Victorian Embroiderers Guild. Mainly abstract design closely stitched in bright colours on cotton gauze and mounted on a sheet of Perspex.embroidery, machine embroidery, perspex, australia

Sampler designed by 4 Guild members to celebrate the Guild's 50th Anniversary, Rosemany Tonkin, Jan Green (member), Margaret Freeman and Susan Davies.Sampler on cream evenweave linen stitched with green, blue and peach variegated stranded cotton and metallic thread. Sampler was designed by Guild members for the 50th anniversary of The Embroiderers Guild Victoria. Framed green/gold.The Embroiderers Guild Victoria Fiftieth Anniversary 1960-2010embroidery, sampler, australia

Hardanger mat stitched in white cotton perle on very pale green evenweave linen, using kloster blocks, buttonhole edge, picots, eyelets and satin stitch motifs.embroidery, hardanger, australia, 20thc

Bought from the maker at the "40 years on" exhibitionDyed blue linen bag with Casalguidi style embroidery in shades of blue with beads and beaded tassels.embroidery, bags, australia, casalguidi, 2000-2020

Worked by donor for a display in 1961Elizabethan alphabet - Letters N to Z, worked in cross stitch on natural even weave linen. A variety of coloured stranded cotton and metal/lurex threads. Two sizes of letters. Small letters in black and red only. Hem stitched edge.J.P. 1961 (on back hem)embroidery, sampler, australia, cross stitch, 1960-80

Designed and embroidered by Mrs Wark.Natural coloured even weave linen with decorative edge and large central motif. A number of drawn fabric stitches in lines of varying lengths, also eyelets in different sizes.embroidery, mats, australia, drawn fabric, 1960-80

Cream linen with coloured cut work design of tulips in reds, purple and yellows. Location: C7 F11 936embroidery, cutwork, australia, 1940-60

Made for the 'Ruby Challenge' which celebrated the Guild's 40th anniversary at the 2000 exhibition '40 years on'.Small bag in the form of a camellia flower in shades of pink and red. Draw strings finish in a bud.embroidery, bags, australia, 2000-2020, surface stitchery, machine embroidery

This picture was exhibited in the 2005 Exhibition "The Embroidered Garden".The picture depicts a forest with a shaft of light shining through trees.embroidery, picture, australia, 2005, mixed media

World War Two souvenir.This framed World War Two souvenir is an embroidered silk centrepiece. On a pink background, fringed in yellow, appear two red hearts in the top left and right corners. Inside the hearts, in yellow, are the words - 'To My' - 'Sister'. Underneath, the words 'Souvenir of Palestine' are embroidered in a yellow arc, a rising sun in orange, a red, green and blue crown, and - 'Australian' - 'Commonwealth' - 'Military Forces' - in yellow and blue. At the botton there are two trees either side of two domed buildings, all in red, green and blue. 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. '1941'. 'To my Sister'. 'Souvenir of Palestine'.embroidery, middle east, australia, military, commonwealth, 1941, souvenir, second world war, palestine

Surface stitchery depicting a kookaburra on a branch over looking the countryside. It was originally part of a fire screen.embroidery, surface stitchery, australia

Surface stitchery depicting a basket of Australian wildflowers. It was originally a cushion frontispiece.embroidery, surface stitchery, australia, australian wildflowers

Exhibited and purchased from the 2010 "Jubilation" exhibition at The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Guild.An abstract metal thread embroidery depicting a landscape, on a striped background in a white frame.picture, embroidery, metal thread, australia

Part of a complete layette made by donor's maternal grandmother Mrs Charlotte Sarah Webb (nee Richardson) before 1907 (1865-51). The layette won equal second prize at the First Australia Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. Part of a complete layette, which won equal second prize at the first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. White cotton, dress has a fine self stripe, gathered bodice and squared collar of torchon lace and insertion, gathered sleeves, and pintucks, insertion and lace at skirt edge. christening robe, petticoats, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1900-20, lace

Part of a complete layette made by donor's maternal grandmother Mrs Charlotte Sarah Webb (nee Richardson) before 1907 (1865-51). The layette won equal second prize at the First Australia Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. Refer file for information. Part of a complete layette, which won equal second prize at the first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. See also 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117. Letters in archives.White cotton petticoat decorated with lace and pintucks.christening robe, petticoats, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1900-20, lace

Smocked full length lined coat, fine cream fabric, floral design on front and bottom edges. Cream silk surface embroidery and filled eyelets. Smocking on waist and cuff. 60 mm band of smocking at waist, embroidered collar. Bonnet with matching embroidery pattern, lace trim, frills and rosettes.embroidery, 1900-20, australia, smocking, surface stitchery, garments - childs

Unusual design wool flannel wrap, blanket stitch edging. Floral design embroidery in stem and satin stitch. Embroidery in cream silk.embroidery, 1900-20, australia, surface stitchery, garments - childs

Displayed in Gallery June 1997. Produced for the 'Hurrah' Group Exhibition 1996. Two similar pieces (bowls) exhibited in Normandy, France July/September 1996 - Paris 13 Jan-30 March 1997. Mrs Wanda McPherson, Life Member of the Guild.Small brown, cream and grey bowl. Machine and handstitched.machine embroidery, 1980-2000, australia