Showing 28 items matching "crewel"
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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Sampler, Mrs Elizabeth Lewis, RSN Jacobean Crewel Sampler, 1940-1960
... RSN Jacobean Crewel Sampler...This is a typical Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Sampler showing different stitches and techniques in shades of pink, gold, yellow, green and blue/green crewel wool on linen twill....RSN Jacobean Crewel Sampler Textile Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Sampler Mrs Elizabeth Lewis ...One of a number of samplers (see 1206, 1207, 1208) embroidered by the donor's aunt, Miss Elizabeth Lewis while studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery all over England.This is a typical Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Sampler showing different stitches and techniques in shades of pink, gold, yellow, green and blue/green crewel wool on linen twill.embroidery, samplers, 1940-60, england, crewel work -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Needles
... Packet of crewel sewing needles - size 5/9...The Flora Macdonald Needle Packet Crewel....HANDCRAFTS Equipment The Flora Macdonald Needle Packet Crewel. Packet of crewel sewing needles - size 5/9 Domestic object Needles ...Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of crewel sewing needles - size 5/9The Flora Macdonald Needle Packet Crewel.handcrafts, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Craft - Sewing Needles
... Packet of Crewel Sewing Needles. Size 3/7 - The Flora Macdonald Needle Packet...3/7 Crewel Embroidery Flora Macdonald Needle Packet...HANDCRAFTS Equipment HANDCRAFTS Dressmaking HANDCRAFTS Embroidery HANDCRAFTS Needlework DOMESTIC ITEMS Sewing 3/7 Crewel Embroidery Flora Macdonald Needle Packet Packet of Crewel Sewing Needles. ...From Betty McPhee Collection of Sewing Equipment.Packet of Crewel Sewing Needles. Size 3/7 - The Flora Macdonald Needle Packet3/7 Crewel Embroidery Flora Macdonald Needle Packethandcrafts, equipment, handcrafts, dressmaking, handcrafts, embroidery, handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, sewing -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel, Lady Amies, Mid 20th Century
... ... Crewel...Worked and donated by Lady Amies Deerfield in style: Deerfield embroidery is an offshoot of crewel wool embroidery. In 1896 C.E., Margaret Whiting and Ellen Miller formed the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework after having unearthed surviving fragments of wool worked crewel stitching from their local Massachusetts museum that dated back to the 1700s. ...Design taken from a mid 18th Century Bed Hanging in the American collection of the Metropolitan Museum or Art. Typical crewel design in shades of blue on cream linen. ...Typical crewel design in shades of blue on cream linen. ...Worked and donated by Lady Amies Deerfield in style: Deerfield embroidery is an offshoot of crewel wool embroidery. In 1896 C.E., Margaret Whiting and Ellen Miller formed the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework after having unearthed surviving fragments of wool worked crewel stitching from their local Massachusetts museum that dated back to the 1700s. Design taken from a mid 18th Century Bed Hanging in the American collection of the Metropolitan Museum or Art. Typical crewel design in shades of blue on cream linen. Mounted on blue fabric covered board. embroidery, panel, crewel, 1960-1980, australia, america, crewel embroidery, deerfield -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNeedles, Abel Morrall Ltd Clive Works, The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet, 1950s
... Two packets of size 10 Crewel Needles, one has been opened, the other is complete....Two packets of Size 10 crewel needles...Two packets of size 10 Crewel Needles, one has been opened, the other is complete. needles Two packets of Size 10 crewel needles The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet Needles Abel Morrall Ltd Clive Works ...Two packets of size 10 Crewel Needles, one has been opened, the other is complete.Two packets of Size 10 crewel needlesneedles -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered panel - Jacobean style crewel, Eglantine Gill, 1936
... ...Crewel...Depicts a Jacobean style tree of life design in crewel embroidery. Worked in silk (or rayon) thread....Textile Embroidered panel - Jacobean style crewel Eglantine Gill ...Made in UK by Eglantine Gill as a wedding gift for donor's parents in 1936. Eglantine was a member of the UK Embroiderers GuildEmbroidered panel from a screen. Depicts a Jacobean style tree of life design in crewel embroidery. Worked in silk (or rayon) thread.tree of life, crewel, jacobean -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Jacobean Design Panel, Mrs Morna Sturrock, Mid 20th century
... ... Crewel...Jacobean type design in crewel wools, in golds, greens, blues, mauves, red and grey. ...To be used in conjunction with E0332 Embroidery Crewel Panels 1960-80 Australia Jacobean type design in crewel wools, in golds, greens, blues, mauves, red and grey. ...To be used in conjunction with E0332Jacobean type design in crewel wools, in golds, greens, blues, mauves, red and grey. Stitches are long and short, chain, stem, braid, fillings and knots.embroidery, crewel, panels, 1960-80, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 18th C Crewel Embroidery Panel, 18th Century
... ... Crewel...Beige twill linen with a continuous design of flowers worked in coloured crewel wools. Mostly fine chain stitch used but some flower heads are in buttonhole stitch. ...Embroidery Fragment Crewel 18th Century Beige twill linen with a continuous design of flowers worked in coloured crewel wools. ...Possibly Jacobean embroidery.Beige twill linen with a continuous design of flowers worked in coloured crewel wools. Mostly fine chain stitch used but some flower heads are in buttonhole stitch. Backed with a cream cotton material for protection.embroidery, fragment, crewel, 18th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Casket, Mrs M. Whittle, Mid 20th century
... ... Crewel...Box embroidered in crewel work with a design of clouds and raindrops and butterflies on the curved lid. ...Caskets Embroidery Crewel Boxes 1960-80 Australia MW on base of box Box embroidered in crewel work with a design of clouds and raindrops and butterflies on the curved lid. ...From the estate of the late Mss PS Strangeward, secretary of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria from 1963-1973. Designed and worked by Mrs M Whittle.Box embroidered in crewel work with a design of clouds and raindrops and butterflies on the curved lid. Tree and rabbits on front. back. Lid finished with twisted cord and a dorset button.MW on base of boxcaskets, embroidery, crewel, boxes, 1960-80, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Crewel Embroidery Curtain, Maude Wauchope, 1900-20
... ... Crewel...Ground of natural linen twill. Three bands of crewel (wool) embroidery, each in slightly differing designs of birds and leaves. ...Three bands of crewel (wool) embroidery, each in slightly differing designs of birds and leaves. ...Worked by the donor's (Miss Alison Winfield) late aunt, Mrs Maude Wauchope, who won many prizes in shows over three states.Ground of natural linen twill. Three bands of crewel (wool) embroidery, each in slightly differing designs of birds and leaves. Wools in a variety of greens, yellows, browns and blue.embroidery, crewel, furnishings, 1900-20, australia, curtain -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Work Sampler, Joan Lander, Mid 20th century
... Sampler showing stitches and fillings used in Jacobean crewel embroidery in a variety of colours....Designed and worked by Miss Joan Lander at the Royal School of Needlework, London. Embroidery Crewel work England 1960-80 Sampler showing stitches and fillings used in Jacobean crewel embroidery in a variety of colours. ...Exhibited at Georges 1966 exhibition and bought by Guild members. Designed and worked by Miss Joan Lander at the Royal School of Needlework, London.Sampler showing stitches and fillings used in Jacobean crewel embroidery in a variety of colours.embroidery, crewel work, england, 1960-80 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Craft - Packet of 6 sewing needles
... Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. ...Needles Sewing Mending Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. ...Flora Macdonald needle in packet of 6 size 10 needles.Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. Made in England. Abel Monalds celebrated needles.needles, sewing, mending -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Wool Embroidery Mat
... Mat with stylised pattern in olive greens, pinks and blue wools on crewel linen with unusual buttonhole edge....They were passed on the Rusden (finally at Burwood campus). Embroidery Mats Crewel work Australia Mat with stylised pattern in olive greens, pinks and blue wools on crewel linen with unusual buttonhole edge. ...From a collection from the former Larnook Teacher's College. They were collected in the 1960's and used as teaching aids. They were passed on the Rusden (finally at Burwood campus).Mat with stylised pattern in olive greens, pinks and blue wools on crewel linen with unusual buttonhole edge.embroidery, mats, crewel work, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Floral Crewel Embroidery Strip, 1900-20
... Long strip of black woollen fabric embroidered in crewel work. The design is of briar roses in reds and pinks....Embroidery Fragments Crewel Embroidery 1900-20 Long strip of black woollen fabric embroidered in crewel work. ...Long strip of black woollen fabric embroidered in crewel work. The design is of briar roses in reds and pinks.embroidery, fragments, crewel embroidery, 1900-20 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Sampler, Joan Lander, RSN Canvas Work Sampler, Mid 20th Century
... Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97...Embroidery Panel Canvas work Samplers 1940-60 England Joan Lander 1963 Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97 RSN Canvas Work Sampler Textile Sampler Joan Lander ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Needle Case
... Includes 5, 4/8, 6 rug, crewel, darners, chenille....Includes 5, 4/8, 6 rug, crewel, darners, chenille. Functional object Needle Case ...Needle case is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Green mottled leather wallet style case containing sewing needles of various sizes. Includes 5, 4/8, 6 rug, crewel, darners, chenille.handcrafts, equipment -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 17th C Crewel Embroidery Panel, 17th century
... Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. ...Embroidery Crewel Embroidery Fragments 17th century England Three pieces of crewel embroidery. ...Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. Typical Jacobean design and variety of stitches. Presumably 17th century.embroidery, crewel embroidery, fragments, 17th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 17th C Crewel Embroidery Panel, 17th century
... Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. ...Embroidery Crewel Embroidery Fragments 17th century England Three pieces of crewel embroidery. ...Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. Typical Jacobean design and variety of stitches. Presumably 17th century.embroidery, crewel embroidery, fragments, 17th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 17th C Crewel Embroidery Panel, 17th century
... Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. ...Embroidery Crewel Embroidery Fragments 17th century England Three pieces of crewel embroidery. ...Three pieces of crewel embroidery. Linen twill, fawn (natural) worked with worsted wool in dominantly blue, green and brown. Typical Jacobean design and variety of stitches. Presumably 17th century.embroidery, crewel embroidery, fragments, 17th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Soft Sculpture Wool Bunny, Dorothy Addlem
... 3D soft sculptured wool bunny toy, embroidered using crewel wool in straight stitch, button hole stitch and french knits. ...Dorothy is a founding member of the Bendigo Branch of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria. 3D soft sculptured wool bunny toy, embroidered using crewel wool in straight stitch, button hole stitch and french knits. ...Original design by Dorothy Addlem in 1997. Embroidered by Dorothy who also taught her soft sculpture technique. Dorothy is a founding member of the Bendigo Branch of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria.3D soft sculptured wool bunny toy, embroidered using crewel wool in straight stitch, button hole stitch and french knits. The bunny is wearing a blue dress and standing on a separate base of embroidered grass and flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Weldon's Period Needlework-Art Series 5 Magazine, Mrs Eglantine Gill, 1936
... ...Crewel...Mrs Gill was a member of the British Embroiderers Guild. Pattern Crewel Jacobean Weldon's Period Needlework-Art Series 5 1936. ...Mrs Gill was a member of the British Embroiderers Guild.Weldon's Period Needlework-Art Series 5 1936. Contains Jacobean design "Tree of Life" for embroidered fire screen.pattern, crewel, jacobean -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Jacobean Design Panel, Mrs Morna Sturrock, 05/12/1972
... Jacobean embroidery showing method and thickness of threads which can influence crewel wool work. On twill linen using one strand only of wool in this example. ...To be used in conjunction with E0331 Embroidery Panel 1960-80 Australia Crewel work Jacobean embroidery showing method and thickness of threads which can influence crewel wool work. ...To be used in conjunction with E0331Jacobean embroidery showing method and thickness of threads which can influence crewel wool work. On twill linen using one strand only of wool in this example. Sage green and pink toning are used. Mounted on a turquoise velvet panel.embroidery, panel, 1960-80, australia, crewel work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaMagazine - Embroidery magazine, Eglantine Gill, Weldon's Period Needlework Series 5
... ...Crewel...Weldon's Magazine of period needlework with the pattern used by Eglantine Gill to stitch the "Tree of Life" (E1843A) in 1936. Tree of life Crewel Jacobean embroidery pattern Magazine with the Jacobean Tree of Life embroidered panel (1843A) on cover and its pattern Weldon's Period Needlework Series 5 Magazine Embroidery magazine Eglantine Gill ...Weldon's Magazine of period needlework with the pattern used by Eglantine Gill to stitch the "Tree of Life" (E1843A) in 1936.Magazine with the Jacobean Tree of Life embroidered panel (1843A) on cover and its patterntree of life, crewel, jacobean, embroidery pattern -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Mauchline ware needle book, Needle book
... Ochre coloured flannel leaves with pinked edges with a yellow metal safety pin and a packet of 19 crewel needles. ...Ochre coloured flannel leaves with pinked edges with a yellow metal safety pin and a packet of 19 crewel needles. Needle book Container Mauchline ware needle book ...Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, rising middle class and world development. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Gold rush and growth of Australian colonies saw Australian scenes being used on the Scottish made souvenir ware. This shows a view of Melbourne c 1870's, looking west along Bourke Street from Spring Street. This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine. Ernest Leviny was a significant goldsmith and jeweller in the young colony, his single daughters lived in the family home "Buda' and were very creative artists in many art forms. Mauchline ware souvenirs represent the growth of transport, travel and in this image, a view of Melbourne,Victoria c 1870's Needle book with mauchline ware sycamore wood covers showing transfer ware images of Weymouth. Purple velvet hinge, purple silk lining with pockets inside the covers for needle packets. Ochre coloured flannel leaves with pinked edges with a yellow metal safety pin and a packet of 19 crewel needles. The Bay, Cliffs and Pier, Weymouthmauchline ware, needlebook -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Uros Lake Titicaca Folk Art Panel, Mid 20th century
... Technique: Uses raised chain-stitch (crewel) embroidery where artisans outline forms in dark wool and fill them with ribbed chain-stitch gradients (such as rust, ember, indigo, and sky blue). ...Technique: Uses raised chain-stitch (crewel) embroidery where artisans outline forms in dark wool and fill them with ribbed chain-stitch gradients (such as rust, ember, indigo, and sky blue). ...Uros Lake Titicaca Folk Art is a traditional textile hand-crafted by indigenous artisans near Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. Material: Typically handmade with a creamy or ivory wool ground, featuring vibrant wool embroidery threads and sometimes a colorful patchwork backing. Technique: Uses raised chain-stitch (crewel) embroidery where artisans outline forms in dark wool and fill them with ribbed chain-stitch gradients (such as rust, ember, indigo, and sky blue). Design Motifs: Depicts high-Altiplano daily life, including the famed Uros floating reed islands, totora reed houses, traditional boats (balsas de totora), villagers, animals, and a smiling sun. Border and Inscriptions: Features pre-Columbian stepped-meander borders and text inscriptions like "UROS LAGO TITICACA".South American, from Lake Titicaca, Island of Reedy. Made by the Uro Indians who live on the island. Very primitive in design stitchery and colour on hand woven material (wool). Acrylic thread used in design in purple, white, pink, orange and greeninti urosembroidery, panel, 1940-60, south america, surface stitchery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Jacobean Crewel Work Fire Screen, Mrs Eglantine Gill, 1936
... Textile Jacobean Crewel Work Fire Screen Mrs Eglantine Gill Mrs Eglantine Gill ...Mrs. Eglantine Gill was a member of the British Embroiderers Guild. The fire screen was made as a wedding gift to the donor's parents in 1936. Jacobean design "Tree of Life" embroidered fire screen worked in silks. Design from Weldon's Period Needlework-Art Series 5 1936.jacobean, crewel embroidery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Crewel Work Pincushions, Miss Kath Wilson, 1960's
... Functional Object Crewel Work Pincushions Miss Kath Wilson ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaArtwork, other - 17th-18th C Crewel Petit Point Panel, 17th - 18th C
... Artwork, other 17th-18th C Crewel Petit Point Panel ...Petit point, 2 birds in a rural setting. Probably part of edge of cushion cover or table carpet.embroidery, canvas work, england, 16th century
