Opus Anglicanum by Tanya Bentham shsdchildproduct which means “the wind’s daughter

which means “the wind’s daughter

It is a beautiful  part of England  with fields  of Hops which are used in  the making  of beer and there are wonderful Oast  Houses where the hops are hung to dry

not intended for heavier yarns or fabric

Berkshire Hive from Fabric Flair

The original sampler was stitched with silks on uneven linen of approximately  40(w)/46(h) ct

Opus Anglicanum by Tanya Bentham shsdchildproduct which means “the wind’s daughterOpus Anglicanum, 'English work', was one of the high arts of the Middle Ages, treasured and traded by princes and bishops across Europe. This practical guide explains how just two seemingly simple stitches split stitch and underside couching can give extraordinarily complex and sophisticated results that exploit the qualities of silk and gold thread. It introduces new techniques through fourteen projects that progress in difficulty. The book advises