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    Adrielle Hanes posted an update in the group Group logo of Medieval NeedleworkMedieval Needlework 5 years, 5 months ago

    It looks like all is quiet on the forum front, but I may as well say something to liven it up a little. I have no experience yet in this time period, but it has been a favorite historical era for me for a long time. In college I did an in-class presentation on some of the dyes, and am intrigued by the early formation of the craft guilds and the…[Read more]

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      Kay Jarrell replied 5 years, 5 months ago

      There are a lot of older books out there with great photos of Medieval needlework. Itbis also true no garments appear that are not ecclesiastical. We know Chaucer mentioned one of his characters had black embroidery on her white shift and that it was the same front and back. But not a lot of textual evidence of embroidered clothing exists. That…[Read more]

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      Adrielle Hanes replied 5 years, 4 months ago

      I think you make good points, both about the accepted assumption of embroidered clothing not being “a thing” and also with your own guess about human nature. 🙂
      I’m somewhat familiar with the blackwork-embroidered underclothing, as it became prominent later in history, but I didn’t know Chaucer had referred to it so early on!
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    Done!



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    I have totally enjoyed the class. I tried Dorset buttons a few years ago on my own (the multi colored ones) but never got past the basics. Can’t wait to try experimenting with more. Thanks Pat



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    When I try to upload a photo, the post update button disappears. What gives?

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    I am so happy with the colors!



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      Hi @donna-christie, I just noticed that this post was posted to your profile. You will need to post it on the class group so the teacher can see it. Here’s the link to the class group: https://egausa.org/groups-directory/class-dorset-button/

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    Has the Dorset Button class ended? I requested approval a week ago and I keep getting the following message: \”This is a private group. Your membership request is awaiting approval from the group administrator.\” Can anyone help?

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      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 5 months ago

      Hi @Carolyn-Braly, registration for that course closed in June and the course is currently happening. You can see the classes with open and upcoming registration here: https://egausa.org/online-courses/

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    sort of getting older and slower and thinking more of crewel and less of cross stitch samplers. Mostly, glad i\’m able to stitch.

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    I am using my piece on a wooden jewelry box for my Grand-daughter. I am not finishing the last two border rows until I receive the box & know how much space I need to fit inside the opening. I\’m doing the box, because I wish to enclose a beaded necklace I made inside & my Grandmother\’s pin…….the continuity of family continues!

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      Hi Brenda, I see this post was done on your Profile. You will need to post it to the group here if so the teacher and other students can see it: https://egausa.org/groups-directory/class-vintage-log-cabin/

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