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AUGUST

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London. Not a woven tapestry but an embroidery. Many of you will not know but a replica was produced in 1886 by the Leek Embroidery Society and resides in Reading museum. Elizabeth Wardle who established the Society, was a brillant needlewoman and together with her 35 helpers embroidered the 623 men, 202 horses, 55 dogs, 505 other animals, 37 buildings, 41 ships, 49 trees and 1,512 figures, only three being women. The embroidery wool was dyed by her husband, Thomas Wardle.

I have several pieces of beautiful Leek embroidery on my website. Look in Arts & Crafts Textiles. You can read more about Elizabeth on my Articles page - The Leek Embroidery Society. 

It is always a pleasure connecting with fellow enthusiasts! Do make time to visit if you are in London. I always have exciting pieces which are not on the website. I live and work very close to Hackney Downs (Weaver line)/Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland (Windrush line) stations.

The good news: There are no tariffs on items over 100 years, classed as Antique. 

We are in the process of improving the website and have lots of items which will be included. If there are any particular items you are seeking then do please contact me.

I will be participating in the Textile Society's annual Antique & Vintage Textile Fair at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday 11 October. A fair with affordable good quality and exciting textiles and dress.

Meg

Hackney, London E8