an old embroidery project resurfaces

[frualeydis]

Thanks to armillary who drew a template for the "fretty" pattern I can now start on the redworked smock again. However, I think the piece I started on is too small to be made into a sleeve. So I now have to choose whether to use it for a back yoke; or for something else entirely, like a coif, and start again with the smock, in some other linen. The linen is a little thick for my taste, so that is another reason to start again. And maybe I should try to get hold of silk embroidery thread. Or I could piece the sleeve at the top and use what I have. Anyhow, I have lots of projects I'd rather work on, so it isn't a decision I have to make now. But it's good to know that I can start if I want to.

Comments

[bippimalin.livejournal.com]

"...try to get hold of silk embroidery thread."
You know what, gimme a month or two and I'll have some natural dyed red silk embroidery thread just for you. :)
How many meters do you think you'll need, how thick/thin would you like it and what type of hue would you prefer? Remind me to show you the silk embroidery thread I have dyed so far, if you like it I can easilly order more of it.

[joyeuse60.livejournal.com]

If you can I would recommend that you use silk embroidery thread for this project, and especially since you intend to start over with a lighter weight linen. I think you will be much happier with the final result. As for this piece that you have done already, perhaps a coif or keep it as a sampler.