Mountmellick embroidery

Did you know that the name “Mountmellick” refers not only to a stitch but also to a specific embroidery style? Mountmellick embroidery originated in Ireland among the low class and soon earned recognition even from the Royal Court! It is worked white on white (used to be matte white thread on satin white fabric, nowadays variations are possible) and features bold, dimensional elements and stitches. I, personally, really love the unique texture of this style. Among the stitches used in this…

Mountmellick

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This design is the work of textile and embroidery artist Janet M. McDonald. This design features over 19 traditional Mountmellick embroidery stitches. This pattern is titled "Home to Roost" and can be found on Janet's website at http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/store/p46/Home_to_Roost_-_Mountmellick.html

Developed in the town of Mountmellick in Ireland in the 19th century, this type of whitework is characterised by plants and flora and is typically worked on cotton sateen fabric with matt white...

Beginner's Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery: Trott, Pat: 9780855329198: Books - Amazon.ca

In my last post I told you about my visit to the Mountmellick Embroidery Museum in Ireland and I purchased a small embroidery kit at the museum to try stitching. The kit included the satin jean fabric, needle, thread, pattern with stitch suggestions and stitch instructions - along with some history about Mountmellick embroidery. Tracing the pattern. I used a washable blue pencil to roughly trace the pattern onto the fabric. Stitching! The satin jean fabric is thicker than what I am used to…