Thistle-Threads

Historic Sampler Design Course

Teaching the fundamentals of designing samplers based on historical motifs

Christmas Baubles

The 2023 Christmas ornament featuring sampler stitches and five types of special die stamped gilt spangles as baubles on the tree. Spangles and trim available in Thistle Threads shop

Anita and Irvin Schorsch's Needlework Collecton

On January 18, 2016 I gave a talk at Sotheby's to honor the great collectors Anita and Irvin Schorsch and their 17th century embroidery collection before its auction.

Stumpwork Course Video

A video showing the topics covered in the Cabinet of Curiosities Part II - Stumpwork course online. An overview of techniques and projects

Stumpwork - Cabinet of Curiosities

The Stumpwork course is a comprehensive online course about the stitches, history and use of stumpwork of the 17th century. 20 needlelace stitches are taught as well as how to make figures, trees, flowers and animals

Cabinet of Curiosities 2023

The Cabinet of Curiosities is a comprehensive online course about the history and design of embroidered cabinets of the 17th century