A Moment in Time

  AETHELMEARC A&S CHAMPS 2025 ·      BACKGROUND ·      GLOSSARY o    EMBROIDERY TERMS o    DESIGN TERMS ·      HISTORY o TAPESTERIES o BOOKS o CREATION PROCESS ·      EXAMPLARS ·      RECREATIONS o SUPPLIES o STITCHES o PATTERNING o PROCESS/ METHODS ·      BIBLIOGRAPHY ·      BACKGROUND In her youth, Queen Mary of Scotland and for a short time France, learned the art of embroidery, and for this work, cross stitch. It was common for the ladies of the royal household of France to complete their work during court. While she did not have much time to create in the  role of Queen of Scotland, Mary quickly picked her work back up in England (Swain, 36, 37, 121) . Along with her captor Bess of Hardwick, Dozens of embroidered pieces were created (Swain, 102).     ...

  QUEENS PRIZE/ A&S FAIRE   2024                     PROJECT BRIEF           From 1568-1587 Queen Mary of Scotland was held captive in England. During those years she, along with Elizabeth of Shrewsbury, created dozens of cross stitched pieces, to pass the time, decorate the castle in finery and to pass on messages (at least on the part of Mary)         WHY THIS PROJECT?           I have had an obsession with these creations as well as table carpets for a very long time. I felt that this project was a good place to start. Using a fabric I have used before (double woven cotton) as well as a thread I am not as skilled in (wool) this became a good challenge of my skills and knowledge AVAILABLE RESOURCES           While the original...