In the Trimmings department, PieceWork offers a sampling of patterns, charts, and instructions, gleaned primarily from old magazines and books that are no longer generally available. Use them as given here or adapt them as you like. —Editor
Although the three-thousand-year-old crafts of Armenian lace and embroidery are little done today, they once graced both clothing and household textiles. These two Armenian embroidery patterns, taken from the August 1923 issue of The Modern Priscilla, illustrate how beautiful a simple design can be.
As shown, the smaller pattern is ½ inch (1.3 cm) square while the larger measures 1¼ inches (3.2 cm) square. (You may, of course, make the pattern any size you like.) Size 35/2, 2-ply linen thread is available from Lacis. Here are Armené Lamson’s instructions from The Modern Priscilla:
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Stitching Armenian Embroidery
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In the Trimmings department, PieceWork offers a sampling of patterns, charts, and instructions, gleaned primarily from old magazines and books that are no longer generally available. Use them as given here or adapt them as you like. —Editor
Although the three-thousand-year-old crafts of Armenian lace and embroidery are little done today, they once graced both clothing and household textiles. These two Armenian embroidery patterns, taken from the August 1923 issue of The Modern Priscilla, illustrate how beautiful a simple design can be.
As shown, the smaller pattern is ½ inch (1.3 cm) square while the larger measures 1¼ inches (3.2 cm) square. (You may, of course, make the pattern any size you like.) Size 35/2, 2-ply linen thread is available from Lacis. Here are Armené Lamson’s instructions from The Modern Priscilla:
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