Thistle-Threads

Beaded Basket

While in boarding school working on their samplers and cabinets, girls worked a series of small projects to learn techniques. The prelude to working a large christening basket was likely this small beaded basket.

Pink Pincushion

This project was designed after a series of pincushions from the 17th century in collections of multiple museums. About 2.5"x 3.5" in size, the pincushion is more decorative than functional with its rich metal threads.

Four Seasons Double Casket Project Course 2021

A stumpwork casket design for three casket sizes. Being run as a stitch along for those who own a casket and a small number of new double casket students

Harmony with Nature Casket 2021

Work an embroidered cabinet based on the 17th century models in a mixture of couching of unusual silk threads and stumpwork relief. The course teaches all the advanced stitches and provides over 900 pages of instruction. All materials provided.