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Historical Embroidery News...

New eBook: long-armed cross-stitch counted thread embroidery from the Middle Ages

20/4/2020

16 Comments

 
For the past couple of weeks, I have been working on a new eBook. Ever since I came across the 12th-century chasuble that inspired it, I wanted to promote this ancient embroidery technique that is now little known in the embroidery world. Contrary to popular belief, the cross-stitch wasn't a popular stitch before the 16th century. Instead, other counted stitches were used in creating magnificent pieces of stitched art in the medieval period. One of these stitches is the long-armed cross-stitch. A bit more 'up-market' than the modern cross-stitch as it creates a pretty braided effect. And very well suited as a filling stitch. Both on the grid and off the grid! Let me show you what I created by using this lovely stitch and the pretty geometric patterns from the chasuble.
Long-armed cross stitch embroidery
This is a VERY opulent phone case that I created using the embroidery technique and patterns from my new eBook. It is very well in keeping with medieval tradition: it is completely OTT :). Densely stitched in silks, seams covered with amethyst beads and a damask lining. I would have been a really cool Acupictrix back in the 12th century sporting a case like this :).
Long-armed cross stitch embroidery
If you like to read about the history of embroidered pieces than this eBook is for you! The 20-page PDF includes nine new pictures of the historical vestments not previously published on my blog. And for those of you who want to learn the ropes on long-armed cross-stitch, there are several clear stitch diagrams so you can easily replicate the stitch left to right, right to left, top to bottom and bottom to top. And last but not least, the eBook comes with stitch diagrams for 36 different geometric patterns found on the original 12th-century chasuble! You could stitch them all on a big sampler or do as I did and use a few to decorate an item.
Long-armed cross stitch embroidery
Would you need expensive materials to recreate these patterns? Absolutely not! You probably have all you need already in your stash. Some type of evenweave fabric or even aida and a matching embroidery thread. The pretty braid created by the long-armed cross-stitch works best when you use a non-devisable thread like perle or cotton a broder. However, multiple strands of stranded cotton do the job just fine too. And if you prefer to work the geometric patterns in cross-stitch instead, I won't be hurt :). They work just as well in modern cross-stitch as they do in its ancient cousin long-armed cross-stitch. You can purchase your copy of the eBook here.

Each and every purchase is much appreciated! These are challenging times for small businesses. I am very committed to bring you quality digital products as we presently can't gather live for classes or workshops. Please support my work with your purchase and keep me in business. Thank you.
16 Comments
Nancy Bailey
20/4/2020 18:04:35

I love long-armed cross stitch. I used it on a spot sampler I designed for an exhibition several years ago. It was especially fun when I used it to stitch the "man in the moon" (suns and moons being a feature of these things, as you know). He looked as if he were wearing a knitted hat!

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Jessica Grimm link
20/4/2020 20:32:21

That sounds about right! I was in awe when I saw the biblical scenes on the chasuble where they manipulated the stitch in such a way that is does follow curves and waves. Thank you very much for purchasing the eBook!

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Rosalyn Schultze
20/4/2020 20:02:32

I just purchased and downloaded your 'Long-Armed cross-stitch' document. Unfortunately, after printing the manual, I discovered that the pages with script are missing the last line. Would it be possible for you to resize the pages? Most printers in the United States (where I am located) are for 8 1/2" x 11" pages with a minimum of 1/2" margin on all sides.
Thank you,
Rosalyn Schultze

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Jessica Grimm link
20/4/2020 20:30:37

Thank you for purchasing the PDF Rosalyn! If you print European PDFs, you need to make sure that you tell your printer to resize/fit the pages to the US Letter-size. We do the same here with PDFs from the US, we re-size to A4. Hope this helps!

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Rosalyn Schultze
20/4/2020 23:39:40

Thanks for your help. I followed your instructions and printed the document once again. Although I have downloaded many documents from Europe, I have never had this problem. I can't wait to stitch some of your designs!

Jessica Grimm link
21/4/2020 08:43:34

Glad it worked Rosalyn! And have fun recreating the patterns :).

Rachel link
22/4/2020 09:50:25

It's a lovely stitch, isn't it!

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Jessica Grimm link
22/4/2020 13:22:07

It sure is Rachel! And I was amazed that it can even be worked off the grid to great effect.

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Catherine link
22/4/2020 13:24:11

Congratulations on your book! I admit counted work isn't one of my favourites, but this is a lovely pattern you have created here.

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Jessica Grimm link
22/4/2020 13:29:31

Thank you Catherine!

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Therese S.
23/4/2020 15:00:26

Dear Jessica,

I just purchased your new e-book and I am really excited to delve into your research and instructions on long-armed cross-stitch!

I found your blog recently and soon realized I had to read my way through all your posts right from the start. I truly enjoy your writing, your creativity, your research, and the beauty of your work. Hopefully I can take one of your in-person-classes some day, but for now, during these strange days, I love the idea of chatting with you via one of your Skype sessions.

You see, I have this problem that I am sure you can resolve: although my textile stash is huge, my embroidery stash is pitiful. And you have fabric and lots of beautiful threads in your store!

I just picked up embroidery again (I once was a young cross stitcher), and I have fallen head over heals. These days I’m eagerly stitching while dreaming about the RSN and all the techniques I want to explore.

It would be nice to talk embroidery via Skype, hear your suggestions, and purchase fabric and threads from your store for a long-armed cross-stitch sampler. We need to make sure that this sampler can happen, don’t you think?

All my best,
Therese S.

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Jessica Grimm link
23/4/2020 16:38:03

Thank you very much for your lovely comment Therese! And I would love to Skype with you to talk about a long-armed cross-stitch project. Please book your appointment by using the button below the video on this page: https://www.jessicagrimm.com/skype-sessions.html. See you soon!

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Agnė
27/4/2020 13:54:57

I have just bought your e-book and understood, that I [do not] need one more new project :D And I have some fabric that I bought from your shop :D And I have some suitable silks :D That's a problem, but I know what I'll be doing this coming long weekend...

You wrote a great text. Now I want to visit that monastery of St. Paul and to see those pieces.

I only can add that there is no medieval embroidery in MAK's permanent display. I was there one year ago (nearly the same day last year). It's a pity. Next time I'll try to write them and ask about the possibility to see that great chasuble.

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Jessica Grimm link
27/4/2020 22:23:49

Thank you Agne, that's very kind! And thanks for letting me know that the cope isn't on display in the MAK. I'll need to contact them before my next visit :).

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Johanna
9/9/2021 02:19:17

Hello, Jessica.

In the first picture you have these beautifully shimmering thread spools next to the phone case. Is that silk thread? And if yes, can you please tell me where you got it from?
I have been looking for a silk thread suitable for hand embroidery for a while.

Thank you in advance.

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Dr Jessica Grimm link
9/9/2021 06:19:57

It is the #60 silk thread from DeVere yarns. They sell several different weights and twists of silk thread. Wonderful stuff to work with!

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