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Embroidery and Needlework

Embroidery

The West Kingdom Needleworker's Guild

The Blackwork Embroidery Archives

14th and 15th German Embroidery

English Embroidered Bookbindings

Treatise on embroidery and bookbinding with excellent research and good pictures.  Submitted by Brann

Heraldic Embroidery

A simple article on heraldic embroidery by Senhora Rafaella d'Allemtejo.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann

Applique

Applique:  Lay On!

An article from the West Kingdom Needleworker's Guild on applique in period.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann

Quilting

A 15th Century Italian Quilted Blanket

In depth article on period quilting with a focus on documentation for an Italian quilt.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann

Tools of the Trade

Metal Needles

Documentation for making early period metal needles.  Submitted by Brann

Silver Needle Case

Documentation for a silver needle case from Birka.  Submitted by Brann

A History and Development of the Needle Case

An article on the needle case, written by Lady Blitha of Wolfhou.  Opens in PDF.  Submitted by Brann