This piece and a few others really similar to it are interesting because they combine very English elements with very Italian ones. The combo seems to be more than just an English person influenced by Italian pattern books. Many questions here about where it was made and by who

Writing about samplers that teach needlework and other subjects together. Mary Ann Sadler’s long division sampler is from the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, astronomy sampler is from V&A, Ruth Hodges Witticombe’s geography sampler is from Witney Antiques, Iliad sampler is from Fitzwilliam Museum

Today I saw Rembrandt’s 1635-37 drawings of women teaching babies to walk at British Museum. They’re some of my favourite depictions of pudding caps! You can really feel the tenderness and care. I also fell in love with Adriaen van Ostade’s 1672 depiction of a woman sewing

Really love the detail in the first photo, when you can see the under layer of linen peeking through the silk where it's worn away. Beautiful insight into the construction of 17th-century sweet bags

I love Susannah Scott's candy coloured sampler ❤️

I must get myself to Gawthorpe Hall ASAP!!

English Jumps, late 1600s- early 1700s Linen embroidered with motifs of fantastical birds and pretty flowers; plain weave silk. RISD #FashionHistory

This is so thrilling!!! Check out this amazing new online textile resource!

Visited the Rijksmuseum today on our speedy jaunt through Amsterdam. Here are some of my many faves: a variety of undergarments, 17th-c. beadwork box, 1647 heraldic tunic, and c. 1660 painting by Vermeer, with a depiction of a woman sewing in her doorway which made me emotional

This 17th-century panel from our archive, laden with metal threads, is stupendous. It glimmers in the light, aided by gold spangles sewn onto its silk ground. When it comes to this panel, all that glitters IS gold! ✨

This looks like such a great event!

Valance, embroidered silk on wool, 1598, Swiss (V&A Museum, London)

Details from some newly-accessioned items in the Royal School of Needlework collection. These are from a late 18th-century waistcoat and a 1920s dress. It’s such a gift to be able to spend time with and study these objects!

Dr Isabella Rosner Hi Isabella, we thought you'd enjoy seeing inside the upcoming 'Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles - The Karun Thakar Collection' tinyurl.com/279w7jpb - an inspiring vision of the world through the medium of textiles #textiles #books

It’s starting to feel autumnal in the kitchen gardens at Hampton Court Palace! As a pumpkin patch loving American I am living for the variety of pumpkins. I’m especially fond of the pumpkins that look like they’re wearing lil hats

This charming late 17th-century embroidered picture shows the Sacrifice of Isaac and other smaller vignettes, including a fisherman, grotto, and woman and tree. It retains much of its original colour, with its red tones still vibrant after centuries

There's a new Sew What? Podcast episode out today! I talk to the fabulous Kate Sekules about all things mending. Check it out here: buzzsprout.com/1075825/156833…

I will be RUNNING to Edinburgh for this!