whitework

Mountmellick Whitework

Stitching With Liz & Helen: Mountmellick Whitework

Event Date: 
18/01/2020 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG

Learn a variety of textural surface stitches using white threads on white fabric to create a waterlily design. Mountmellick embroidery is a whitework technique dating back to 19th century Ireland. It uses “satin jean” fabric and cotton threads of different weights. It mixes lots of textural stitches to create images from nature, typically flowers and grasses. The technique can also be used for more contemporary designs.

During the day you will sample a variety of stitches before starting to apply them to the waterlily design provided. Stitches will include mountmellick stitch,...