Needlepoint Through The Ages
Jo kefford
In the Middle Ages, the term Needlepoint encompassed a wide range of needlework. It is not unlike the work done today, but had a broader spectrum of techniques. Today, needlepoint is exclusively recognized as the tent stitch. In the Middle Ages, it was referred to as canvas work in technique - it incorporated the tent, brick, flat, cross, and braid stitches.
Early examples of canvas work are found on ecclesiastical items such as copes, altar cloths, chasubles, and mitres. In later centuries, it is found more often on items such as clothing, bags, cushions, table carpets, and floor carpets.
During the sixteenth century when inventorying the possessions of the Castle, the Earl of Shrewbury's wife, Elizabeth (Bess) of Ha...
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