I would like to know what makes Jacobean designs special. They look so pretty and I have downloaded a few, but don't know if it is special threads or just bright colours that make them distinctive
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I believe it is the bright colors and the style of embroidery - welcome jillsmith to the 'CUTE' family. *4U
211079Jacobean is a style of embroidery. Originally done by hand in silk or wool. It was used in tapestries, bed hangings and to decorate clothing. The designs were stilized floral and animals. Hope this helps.
12985I also love Jacobean designs and agree it is the bright colour and and great designs welcome
4554I ,too, love Jacobean designs. I think that it's their bold design as well as their bright colors that make them special.
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29871Welcome to the 'Cute' family, Jill. I also love Jacobean designs. *4U
22886Welcome to you . The answers to your question are very interesting for me because i love especially the jacobean designs
25533Welcome Jill to the Cute Family. I think you have good answers but just wanted to say hope to see you often. A flower for you.
16513It was originally a type of crewel embroidery from the 17th century... I think they most often used highly dyed 2 ply wool thread. I think today it is more about style than color but it often looks best with vivid colors (probably not available back then!) pn darker fabrics.
1275Welcome to cute embroidery jill. We r glad to have U I like jacobean bcause they r usually big, bold bright & beautiful.There is a simplicity about them. They r not real dense, & u can use them 4 just about everything. *4U
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by jillsmith
19 May 2008
Thank you all for your help. This is the first site I have posted to and it is so active. I ask a question, go to bed, and in the morning I dig thru the night's activity, and there is my answer!
145791Just use your usual embroidery thread. It's the colours that make them so pretty. Originally Jacobean embroidery was done in silk or quite often in wool. Rayons (the usual embroidery thread) are a good substitute for silk. For woollen thread you might have to adjust the density of the stitching as this thread is thicker.
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