The Threaded Needle Chronicles; Stitches of Time

[QueenBex]

First post now updated with the stitches and styles I have so far

[QueenBex]

Blog title contenders;

A Stitch In Time (too predictable/well worn?)

Prestitchery (could be misleading)

The Threaded Needle Chronicles (too wordy?)(though my personal fav)

Stitches & Styles: A History (kinda boring and academic)


Which of these do you guys like the best?

[drdenman]

Looking at the list from my county fair, here's a couple more
Smocking
Candlewicking
Brazilian Embroidery

Apparently county fairs are great for crafting ideas... I'm just learning this as I never went to the fair as a kid.

As for names i like Prestitchery and The Threaded Needle Chronicles

[Remy]

Personally I like a combination of two of them. The threaded needle chronicles: A stitch in time and space. But then again I've probably been watching too much Dr Who even if my brain screams that's impossible. I can't wait to see the anniversary special or to see your blog.

[QueenBex]

Looking at the list from my county fair, here's a couple more
Smocking
Candlewicking
Brazilian Embroidery

Apparently county fairs are great for crafting ideas... I'm just learning this as I never went to the fair as a kid.

As for names i like Prestitchery and The Threaded Needle Chronicles

Oh nice suggestions!

Personally I like a combination of two of them. The threaded needle chronicles: A stitch in time and space. But then again I've probably been watching too much Dr Who even if my brain screams that's impossible. I can't wait to see the anniversary special or to see your blog.

Ic
Hahaha!! Nice!!

Ooo ooo!!!

The Threaded Needle Chronicles; Stitches of Time

I think that satisfies my geeky side too.
Then if I come up with any other ideas to write about sewing, I can turn it into a series called The Threaded Needle Chronicles

How about it guys?

[drdenman]

Love the combination!

[Remy]

Sounds good to me.

[lcockitt]

Sounds great!

[m4pl3g1rl]

I can't wait to see what you post.

Oh - about blackwork (something I've researched in the past) it was only called Spanish work for a short time because Catherine was Spanish. Once she fell out of favor, the English ladies had to name it something else to justify continuing the art. (silly hens) Anyhoo - it's not even Spanish!The art originates from the Moor Occupation of Spain. If you look at Moorish art and architecture you'll see the artistic heritage.

I'd love to learn more about the history of stuff stitched. Like samplers, and pioneer quilts, and all of that. The whole world figured out how to use thread for something. Clothes, beadwork, embroidery, fiber arts. Did you know that women in Africa used to make beads out of ostrich shells (thicker than chicken eggs) and thread from back sinew of animals that were killed? Not exactly a needle involved but same principle.

Are you going to do just fabric stitching? Because there are other arts that use a threaded needle.

[QueenBex]

I can't wait to see what you post.

Oh - about blackwork (something I've researched in the past) it was only called Spanish work for a short time because Catherine was Spanish. Once she fell out of favor, the English ladies had to name it something else to justify continuing the art. (silly hens) Anyhoo - it's not even Spanish!The art originates from the Moor Occupation of Spain. If you look at Moorish art and architecture you'll see the artistic heritage.

I'd love to learn more about the history of stuff stitched. Like samplers, and pioneer quilts, and all of that. The whole world figured out how to use thread for something. Clothes, beadwork, embroidery, fiber arts. Did you know that women in Africa used to make beads out of ostrich shells (thicker than chicken eggs) and thread from back sinew of animals that were killed? Not exactly a needle involved but same principle.

Are you going to do just fabric stitching? Because there are other arts that use a threaded needle.

I'm currently concentrating on stitches in particular. Things like beading and felting and knitting and crochet are to be separate from this, I have a feeling not much will stop me from going into all that too, but for now just stitching, whether that be on samplers, hem work, tapestry, embroidery, quilting etc. So I am covering a large amount just not everything in this particular set of articles!!

I think I decided I'd use 'The Threaded Needle Chronicles' as a main overview title of any writing I do on needle related crafts. Then have Subtitles such as; 'Stitches of Time' for each series. If that makes sense...
So I'm sure somewhere down the line there will be a TNC for beading, felting, knitting, crochet etc.

Thanks for the info! I am not a qualified historian or anything like that nor do I have unlimited resources, I'm just a normal curious stitcher/writer, so I need all the help I can get!! lol!