Mountmellick Work

Mountmellick work is probably the best known style of Irish white embroidery. The richly decorative patterns of thick cotton thread depict natural forms, especially the abundant flora of the area. Although the practice has declined, The old paper pat

Foreword

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Part I Mountmellick Work: The Background

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Fine pieces in collections

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Bibliography

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Part II Mountmellick Work: Technique

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Designs

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Transferring designs onto fabrics

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Materials

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Stitches

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A leaf sampler to make

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A sampler showing twenty leaves

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The knitted fringe

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Quilts and clothing

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Part III Mountmellick Work: Pattern Sheets

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