Monochrome Projects
Monochrome is commonly known as 'Blackwork', but can obviously come in any single colour, not just black. The first completed piece is a beautiful Chemise, with collar and cuffs covered in red silk designs including lots of little animals and flowers. These patterns were copied directly from original designs, to create an authentic garment.
Cuff on sleeve of Chemise, 2007
Having
finished the chemise, the monochrome stitchers began several new
projects, including cushion and pillow covers, and a coif, a sort of cap covering
the hair.
This coif is copied from an original Jacobean piece in the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection.
Joan Izzard working on her Cushion Cover
Jeanne Grundy working on her Pillow Cover
Joyce with her Pillow Cover
This pillow cover has been worked by Maureen Lytwyniw, and depicts the animals entering Noah's Ark
Completed Bed Sheet
This sheet was completed in February 2008 by Janet Bevan, Helen Oakes and Sue Prestbury. It is now on display with the Tester Bed.