A 16 page booklet, printed on paper in dark blue ink, showing patterns for canvas embroidery, with instructions.Written in red ink at top right of front page: "Myrtle Nankervis [Maedon?] - 8/8/13"needlework, canvas embroidery, embroidery, florentine embroidery, myrtle nankervis

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 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

Canvas embroidery done on canvas with the same stitch through out so as to resemble tapestryCanvas needlework picture. Dog sitting on cushion. Blue background with yellow wound round red border. Backed in red Felt.handcrafts, needlework

Purchased by Collection from 'Secret Garden' Exhibition 2016.Wrapped cords, dyed and burnt organza an free machine embroidery on painted canvas, of dark blue.embroidery, cords, organza, canvas, machine embroidery

Came from an opportunity shop.Canvas embroidery on fine cotton evenweave. Raffia threads are used in green for the background and one large spray of flowers in pink form the central motif. A decorative metal frame used and a cream figures dilk material for the lining and small mirror cover.embroidery, bags, 1920-40, france, 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

Piece originally belonged to donor's mother-in-law, Constance Simson. Note attached "Beadwork over 150 years old North Ireland, Late 18th century"Canvas work piece on red canvas. Background is worked in red silk with beautiful floral beadwork in shades of grey, black, white, bronze.embroidery, canvas, beadwork, ireland, 18th century

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

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

Probably the design was worked professionally and the background worked by an amateur.Uppers for a pair of slippers, one not finished. The design of roses in variegated pinks and blues in surface stitchery in silk and wool threads. The background is half cross stitch and continental stitch in dark blue wool. Fabric, Penelope canvas.embroidery, canvas work, surface stitchery, late 19th century, slippers

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

Worked upper for slippers in red wool background in half cross on Penelope canvas. Green, yellows and brown leaf pattern and beaded flowers.embroidery, canvas work, beadwork, mid 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

Oval case bound in black satin. Very fine canvas, petit point stitching in coloured threads. Top held on with cord. Bottom decorated with two tassels. Two pink wooden beads, Chinese design.Chinese caligraphyembroidery, canvas work, small articles, 1900-20, china

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

This example was purchased at the sale of old stock in the Royal School of Needlework shop.Fine canvas (20 threads to 2 cms) with oriental design in petit point using multi coloured filloselle silk. These canvas bags were made and sold for embroidering at the Royal School of Needlework, London.embroidery, canvas work, petit point, 1900-20, england, bags

Petit point, 2 birds in a rural setting. Probably part of edge of cushion cover or table carpet.embroidery, canvas work, england, 16th century

Coolie hat constructed of bamboo and covered with fine double canvas. It is decorated in fine petit point - 3 vases of roses, 3 butterflies surrounded by smaller flower heads. The edge is bound with fabric.embroidery, canvas work, hats, indonesia

Mrs Win Saunders (member) designed and made by her.A.. Large pincushion - design of stitched flowers random or wild daisy B. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery C. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery D. Needlecase - design based on knot gardens and coptic cross, wool embroidery E. Walnut shell pincushion (half shell), tatted edge, wool embroidery F. Sea shell - pink and green French knots. wool embroidery, embroidery, canvas work, small articles, australia, 1980-2000

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

Beige back ground with 6 separate designs in gros point in coloured wools. There is a colour change in the background.embroidery, canvas work, late 19th century, lambrequin

Narrow sampler with a variety of canvas designs in coloured wools. Edge is bound with deep pink silk and a pocket of the silk at the bottom.embroidery, canvas work, samplers, late 19th century

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

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 d. couching, herringbone, running and half cross stitch. 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 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 e. mock inlay, applique and couchingembroidery, canvas work, samplers