I’ve been having fun sketching Viking Rus embroidery designs from period sources. Their artwork, as I may have said before, is this amazing mix of Viking, Byzantine and Eastern. I’m still researching on the stitches they used, but I haven’t yet found enough to post anything.
Here’s a new design. It’s based on a sword hilt from 11th century Ukraine.
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aka Esperanza de Navarra. Loving all things Medieval, especially the clothing!
aka Esperanza de Navarra. Loving all things Medieval, especially the clothing!
I have created this blog to share my interest in all forms of stitching, quilting, sewing, knitting, medieval re-enactment and costume making - particularly my love of historical embroidery. I also love travelling,especially when it also involves any of my other interests.
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Hi. I found this in Pinterest and was wondering what the measurements on the neckline might be? I generally use a 5.5″ to 6″ diameter keyhole style neck on the tunics I make, but was not exactly sure how this V style neck would layout. I do embroidery on a separate facing and would love to try this one.
I customize all necklines to the person. An easy way is to cut out a test neckline on scrap fabric in the best size for the person and then print out the embroidery in various sizes and until it fits the space. I stopped using specific numbers after getting frustrated at necklines not fitting. I have a how to on necklines in my files section. Please take a look. It should help A-LOT!