Upstairs at the Embroidery Exhibition was a showing of some of the Guild Collection. Most of the time this is stored away so when some pieces come out for show it is always 'make sure you have a look'. Here I was able to take photos and it is looking back at these that I am able to draw inspiration. There was so much to take in so I will spread the images over a couple of days.
From India, a door surround.
Mirror work.
Children's clothing from Afghanistan.
Turkish Hand towels.
More tomorrow.
Adorable work
Posted by: Embroidery designs | June 14, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Such a variety of fantastic stitchery!
Posted by: RachelandDesign | June 15, 2012 at 02:38 AM
Yes, it is special.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | June 15, 2012 at 10:35 AM
It is a huge collection. I think the one at the UK Embroiderers Guild would be even bigger.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | June 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I think so. There's also the WI (Women's Institute) which has a huge collection, of which I saw a very small part at a show once..
Posted by: RachelandDesign | June 15, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Yes, I think the WI is a huge untapped resource.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | June 16, 2012 at 04:34 PM