Mountmellick Whitework Embroidery - World Embroidery Series IV

This class is part of the seven-part virtual World Embroidery Series IV. Classes may be purchased à la carte at $75 or as a six-part package for a discounted price of $450.  Mountmellick embroidery is a form of whitework embroidery, originating from the town of Mountmellick in Ireland, around 1825. Mountmellick embroidery uses floral motifs and heavily knotted and padded stitches. The plants featured are traditionally those that grew in the township of Mountmellick itself, such as oak, blackberry, dog rose, and ivy. Mountmellick work is worked in white matt cotton  thread on white cotton satin jean fabric. The work is highly textured with many knotted and padded stitches employed, and there is no openwork, such as eyelets. This class will teach the basics of Mountmellick embroidery through a design featuring a dog rose flower and leaves. Traditional thread, fabric and stitches will be used, including cable plait stitch, French knots, stem stitch and Mountmellick stitch. Yvette will sha