#georgianembroidery – Alison Larkin Embroidery

Historical Embroidery in Full-size and Miniature

General posts, Georgian embroidery, Historical EmbroideryJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A Floral muff: Working from an C18 Pattern

This week I have handed over a commission piece for Lucy Adlington of History Wardrobe, which has been fascinating to work on a number of levels. Lucy asked me toContinue readingA Floral muff: Working from an C18 Pattern

Costume Work, General posts, Georgian embroideryJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

How DID I get HERE?

I’ve always been a crafter, particularly hand stitching. I don’t remember being taught, but it must have been my mum and my gran. I was making summer dresses by theContinue readingHow DID I get HERE?

Costume Work, General posts, Georgian embroideryMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

The Joys of “Dress-up”!

I spent quite a lot of time during Covid Lockdown in 2020-21 working on making ‘dress-up’ costumes. This is a widespread hobby, which includes everything from costumes in museums forContinue readingThe Joys of “Dress-up”!

Georgian embroidery, Historical EmbroideryMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021

“New and Elegant Patterns”: a hunt for treasures, Part 2.

The Story continues……. “The Lady’s Magazine, or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex, Appropriated Solely to their Use and Amusement” was first published in August 1770 and continued for 13Continue reading“New and Elegant Patterns”: a hunt for treasures, Part 2.