Unboxing a DMC embroidery surprise. What have I bought? What can I use it for?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2021
- I've been online embroidery shopping. Watch to find out what I bought and leave a comment below to suggest what I could make with it!
Here is a digitised copy of the 'Encyclopedia of Needlework' by Thérèse de Dillmont:
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And her 'Motifs pour Broderies' book
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And, well, LOADS more by her!
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Love varigated threads and are ideal for hand quilting when you don't know which colour to use when you have different coloured fabrics. Love the video.
That is beautiful thread~♡♡♡
Thank you for sharing^-^
AMAZING didn't know they made anything like that ❤
That is beautiful thread- I would be too afraid to use it, but it would be such a shame not to, and what wonderful books to own. Perhaps you could use the thread in a piece of jewelry maybe a butterfly or moth or even a bee and include some beadwork, something you can wear that can become a family heirloom one day. Whatever you decide it will be beautiful I know.x
I can't take it with me Christine so I might as well use it! A piece of jewellery is a great idea...
The 24k gold shines so beautifully. Maybe a fancy pin or pendant?? But I love your book with the patterns in it♥️♥️♥️
Whatever you decide to sew ,it will be beautiful, can not wait to see it .
The thread and the books are all amazing! I looked the books on the links you provided.
In my humble opinion, to do justice to such a special thread, I think a Faberge style egg would enhance the luxury and extravagance of the 24ct gold.
Ah yes, great idea jane!
The thread looks beautiful. But oh my it was the books that fascinated me, what precious things to own. As you were flicking through I caught sight of what I think are Charles Rennie Mackintosh style roses. I think they'd look amazing using your thread. But whatever you choose will be beautiful.
Hi Sarah, I think it is wonderful you plan on using the gold thread! My heart sang when you said you are going to use it. It’s too beautiful to leave it in a box as a skein and whatever you do with it will be beautiful too. I think the earlier suggestion of a brooch is great, wearable work, get it out there in the sun. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Thank you for your wonderful work.
well I can't take it with my Cheryl so I may as well enjoy it! Something wearable is moving up the list..:)
That's such a great gift
Amazing. I think one of her original designs would be beautiful. Whatever you choose will be stunning.
I'm leaning towards that Lou Ann! Would round off the story of the thread...
What a nice keepsake. I'm glad you are going to use some of it. I can't wait to see what you do. Have a good day and stay safe. 💜
Lovely!
Lots of beautiful items in that box! Thank you for sharing!
Because it is the real thing, something magical. A Unicorn, A moon gazing Hare, or maybe best of all, your adorable ginger cat - I’ve just remembered though, you only have one skein. This is the trouble with me Sarah, I start on ideas, and end up going off the scale. You choose, and surprise us. Good luck with that thread. Hurry up though, I. can’t wait.
Yes one skein...and no undoing! :)
Fabulous potted history of a house hold favourite, but the gold !! Oh my god, everything from the paper wrapping the box to the thread itself is exquisite. I look forward to seeing what you make.
So interesting. Thank you for sharing.
When I saw the cover of the Dillmont book I knew I had it! ~ except the flowers are magenta and leaves an olive green ~ and it’s all in German! I also have the 2nd Series ( Bibliothek D.M.C. Vorlagen fur Strickereien). I thought I had the little chubby one, but mine says, “EMBROIDERY or The Craft Of The Needle,” by W.G. Paulson Townsend of the Royal School of Art-Needlework and Government Examiner for Art 1899. Somehow, they seem very similar. I also just found a darling little volume: Teach Yourself EMBROIDERY, by Mary Thomas, London 1938, 1962. Bought these just after marrying in 1973 and have had limited time for embroidery ~ mostly have done silk ribbon, for its relatively fast and spectacular results. As to your 24K thread, it should be a subject of your eye that you really love. If it were my choice it would be a beetle or perhaps a dragonfly. BTW, perhaps you could suggest a place to donate my needlework books after, well, you know ~ I AM 76 y.o.💁🏼♀️
I have been leafing through the book via Sarah's link above and yes, it mentions that it was printed in French, German and English. It's a wonderful little treasure
Mary Thomas is another great book for stitch guides, great that you have it too! That other book by WG Townsend sounds interesting, that was what the Royal School of Needlework was called intially so it might be a real find!
Well yellow roses would be lovely to stitch! What an awesome purchase.
I'm looking forward to see what you decide to do with the gold thread.
I have an undying admiration for Thérèse de Dillmont! She was fantastically knowledgeable about any kind of needle art. It’s a shame that she died so young.
Would this thread be suitable for a small piece of Or Nué? I have always found this technique very attractive.
Maybe a sun and moon scene on dark fabric? DMC have a few free patterns on their website that are very pretty.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to seeing what you will come up with… 🌞
The thing is with Or Nue is you cover up the gold thread! That would seem a shame!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery - Oops, I must have misunderstood the technique! I thought the gold thread was sitting on top; used to couch another thread down. I shall review the technique… 🌻
How excitingly fabulous, loving this .
I laughed out loud when you said you were meant to keep it in the box but you were too tempted to sew with it. I’d be exactly the same.
Really interesting. I have just spent 2 hours leafing through the Encyclopedia of Needlework. It's fascinating. I've been collecting vintage French linens with their gorgeous embroidered monograms and esquisite little darns. They were taught needlework in school. I think an embroidered bee would be gorgeous with your gold thread
They sound like a wonderful thing to collect Mo M! I did a small sampler at school but it's not my finest hour!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Funny. We had a sewing test in high school. Small piece of cotton and 2 lengths of thread to do various techniques. I liked it, finished it and my friend was struggling. Her cotton was dirty, sweaty, thread grubby; I did it for her best I could and she got a HIGHER mark than me lol
@@MoMaryR that may well have been your friend’s finest moment at high school! The teacher might have given her a higher mark than you received for your sewn piece because she held out little hope of your friend handing in a beautiful piece of stitching and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sewing sample. By contrast, the teacher most likely knew that you were a talented sewist and maybe expected perfection from you!
That book ca. 1908 is amazing! The real treasure here.
No idea what is special enough for actual gold thread…
It's funny how difficult it is to decide what to stitch when you know it's real gold thread and not just gold coloured!!!
There's a link below the video to online copies of lots of DMC books...
I agree with Rebecca T, a crown.
As you turned the pages one of the crowns jumped off its page to me.
When I’m wanting to start a new project I tend to have a few ideas drifting through my mind but one morning I’ll wake with a crystal thought of what to do.
I can’t wait to see what you chose to make with this wonderful luxury treat.
I have the problem of too many ideas Babs! I like the idea of using one or her original designs though....
Wow, that thread is beautiful. What ever you decide to make I know it will pure perfection 😍 . And I think you should send it to me.😂😂😂🤗🤗 Because I just love 💖 love 💞 love ❤️ your work. Thank you for sharing. Have a Blessed day.
That sounds like a good reason Virginia!!! :)
Great I'll be looking for it in the mail 📬☺️☺️.
Maybe stitching the ‘halo’ part of an icon....?
Omg 21 pages of paperwork!! 😱🤣 that’s insane!
They really need to get with the (green) programme!
How lovely, I can't wait to see what you choose❣
Ooh absolutely gorgeous, and that's just the box!, I was thinking adapting one of the "crown" designs from the book into a goldwork piece might be quite appropriate?
Yes I liked the crowns to Rebecca, they would need some jewels as well though I think!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Sounds just perfect!
I think the crazy amount of paper is because of the real gold thread. I often place order at dmc, regular threads and other accessories and I only get 1 or 2 pages for the invoices. But Still, you're right, they could go digital!
I can't wait what you come up with this thread, I'm really curious of the final result!
I can't wait to see what I come up with too! Yes they could have emailed me the invoice!! :)
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You might copy an illustration found in old European Bibles.
Several of Dillmont's books are available on archive.org. As a book lover, I know it's not the same, but I think it is quite spectacular to have access to them.
Yes it's great to have them all online. The link is in the description below the video
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Well my reading skills are on full display right now! 😳 Oops! Sorry about that.
I don't know if you've ever worked with birds Sarah, but my immediate thought was a golden eagle, such magnificent creatures to go with the natural element of the very special thread.
There might only be enough thread for a wren Julie!!
Valid point Sarah!
There is a little bird called a goldcrest, which as it's name suggests has a bright gold stripe on its head
You have a very sweet voice and come across as a lovely lady
Have you done a piece about Rumpelstiltskin? Noticed you love fairy tales and this one fits the gold theme!
Also, I have always wondered if these threads made of conductive metal could be used for e-textile embroidery(seems kinda wasteful though). I know the first conductive threads were made of silver but they tarnished over time.
Yes straw into gold!
I think you should make a brooch with the 24 carat gold thread.
That's a great idea Cecily, I could take it out and wear it then!
Jari work can be done with the gold thread
I think your initials will be lovely or your family name on velvet
That's beautiful, for anyone interested, its £75 😉
A bargain...:)
About $101.00 in US currency.
I’ve had another idea Sarah, bit more sensible this time - how about a sprig of wheat. Apologies if this has already been suggested.
Another great idea Sally! Glinting gold in the sunshine...
I just purchased some royal red velvet and I was wondering if it was possible to stitch gold threads into it. Maybe worth a try lol!
Gold threads look amazing on velvet! Use the prick and pounce method to transfer the design and just know that you can't unpick on velvet without it damaging the pile so practice first If you need to!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thanks so much for the advice Sarah! I’m definitely going to try it soon. 🧚🏻♀️
Half a tree in there 🤣
I’m just wondering if anyone’s out there knows these dimension needlepoint kits that you buy I bought a small one with a hummingbird and a flower forget the name of it but anyway the canvas seems really hard to determine which one is a pole and where to start down the steps I thought it was just me , so I asked my husband and he has troubletell telling them apart to , Is this just because I’m a beginner and he would be also a beginner or is it the kind of canvas they use . Anybody tell me what I’m doing wrong or some kind of way to make it easier to identify sure would be grateful
I suggest trying a needlepoint forum Tammy (there's a few on Facebook) to get help with your question
How do you get dmc in abox?
Check the DMC website
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