![]() ![]() If you think of particular embroidery techniques, you’ll find that many techniques dictate the type of materials and stitches you use, to achieve the results of that particular technique. “Jacobean” is a style (associated with the look and design of things). Keep in mind that, although we often associate “Jacobean” embroidery with crewel work (which is wool embroidery) or with 17th century stitching techniques, Jacobean embroidery does not have to be worked in wool at all and it is not a stitching technique. It’s a great book to browse through if you’re trying to develop ideas for your own approach to a Jacobean-type piece of embroidery. ![]() It’s just that I really like the drawings in this book. I’m not working up anything particular to embroider. I’ve been playing with Jacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A.F. I’ve pointed out this free online embroidery book before, but it’s been a few years, and many of you might not know about it. Today, I’m going to point you to a resource for free Jacobean embroidery patterns and fillings.
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