Jacqueline Lacey working in Staircase House

This complex cross stitch is extremely time consuming, and looks amazing so far! Eventually it is intended to cover a coffer or chest in the Dowry Room.

The Coffer Carpet in May 2009

Seat cushions

These are canvas work slips which will be carefully cut out and appliqued onto red velvet

 Sheila Wroe's work is ready to be appliqued

The colours have been brought to life by the red velvet background. Sheila's work in May 2009

Raised Work

  Raised beadwork by Kathleen Hartley

The leopard and lion pictured here will be part of a large frame around a mirror. They are made up of lots of tiny individual beads, being put together in layers.

 The Lion is now in one piece, and both are just waiting for their eyes! 

Gold Work

Kathleen has also started some very fine work in gold. The pieces seem even more difficult to work with than the tiny beads.

Samplers

Samplers were an excellent way for little girls to practice their embroidery, and most houses would have one on display. They could also show biblical texts (as in this example) or poems stitched by adults as well as children.

Replica 1820's Sampler by Renee Plimmer & Sheila Wroe to go on display in the Drawing Room







Sheila Wroe's Sampler features a picture of Staircase House