Schwalm Band (10)

By on 26. July 2024   /   blog, embroideries   /   Leave a comment

Filling Patterns of Section 4 a I

With the cloverleaf, the central axes are first withdrawn so that the patterns can be arranged in mirror images on the opposite surfaces.

Based on this, a Limet grid is withdrawn 3:1.

The square eyelet filling pattern “Divided Hearts” (Limetrosen I, page 53) is embroidered with coton à broder No. 25.

The bird’s wings receive a thread withdrawing of 3:1.

Embroidered into the Limet grid is a variation of Rose stiches (coton à broder No. 30)- please see picture 3-6 here.

Satin stitches are worked into the mini hearts with 2 strands of 6-ply stranded cotton from the center line outwards and rising to the tip.

The petals of the small bellflowers are initially only given a border with Chain stitches (coton à broder No. 30). It could stay that way.

But I added a row of Chain stitches with coton à broder No 16 in the middle.

I didn’t like that, so I wrapped these Chain stitches using coton à broder No. 16.

This means that section 4 a I has also received its filling pattern.

Schwalm Band – Outline Design
Schwalm Band (1) Design Transfer
Schwalm Band (2) – Preparatory work of section 5
Schwalm Band (3) – Preparatory work of section 4
Schwalm Band (4) – Preparatory work of the sections 3 – 1
Schwalm Band (5) – Filling Patterns of Section 5 II
Schwalm Band (6) – Filling Patterns of Section 5 I
Schwalm Band (7) – Filling Patterns of Section 4 b II
Schwalm Band (8) – Filling Patterns of Section 4 b I
Schwalm Band (9) – Filling Patterns of Section 4 a II

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Schwalm Band (9)

By on 19. July 2024   /   blog, embroideries   /   Leave a comment

Filling Patterns of Section 4 a II

In order to adapt the thread withdrawing of the small circles to the unevenweave of the fabric, the thread withdrawing is made is 4/3:1.

A star pattern is embroidered – coton à broder No. 25.

The large tulip receives a special thread withdrawing to accommodate a variation of filling pattern No. 570 – thread withdrawing 5-3-3-5:3.

Satin stitches are worked in a zigzag shape over the groups of 5 threads.

The remaining rows are embroidered with 3-sided rose stitches.

The tip of the tulip receives a thread withdrawing of 2:4

and is embroidered with filling pattern 576 using coton à broder No. 25.

The wing of the little bird seems to me to be too small for a filling pattern with a thread withdrawing. Therefore, the area is filled with Chain stitches (coton à broder No. 20).

However, the edges are unclean, so as an exception a Chain stitch round is worked over the edge (coton à broder No. 30).

The Mini Bleeding Heart receives a thread withdrawing of 2:1

and as a filling pattern Cable stitches worked with coton à broder No. 30.

Section 4 a II is now finished embroidered.

Schwalm Band – Outline Design
Schwalm Band (1) Design Transfer
Schwalm Band (2) – Preparatory work of section 5
Schwalm Band (3) – Preparatory work of section 4
Schwalm Band (4) – Preparatory work of the sections 3 – 1
Schwalm Band (5) – Filling Patterns of Section 5 II
Schwalm Band (6) – Filling Patterns of Section 5 I
Schwalm Band (7) – Filling Patterns of Section 4 b II
Schwalm Band (8) – Filling Patterns of Section 4 b I

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800 Years of Röllshausen

By on 5. July 2024   /   Exhibitions, blog   /   Leave a comment

Once again I can point out two small exhibitions of Schwalm whitework.

The Schwalm village Röllshausen – part of the municipality of Schrecksbach – is celebrating its 800th anniversary. For this reason, a standing pageant with 112 varied stations will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, like the Exhibitor directory shows.

As I have been told, traditional and contemporary embroidery will be on display in a winter garden (Exhibitor 81) and in another room (Exhibitor 46).

Anyone who is interested in Schwalm traditions and whitework and doesn’t have to travel too far can use Sunday for a trip to Röllshausen.

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Small Exhibition

By on 28. June 2024   /   Exhibitions, blog   /   Leave a comment

The entry in the nationwide register of intangible cultural heritage shows initial successes in the fight against being forgotten.
Small but very fine exhibitions are being created in many places of Germany. As a result, Schwalm whitework is becoming more aware of citizens again. The population’s interest is aroused. Demonstrations motivate one to pick up the embroidery needle themself.

Small exhibitions have the advantage that they are easier to set up. Short routes to the presentation locations make travel easier. This attracts visitors from the respective region.

This is also the case in Homberg an der Ohm.
The long-time embroiderer Inge Christ made her exhibits available there for a special exhibition in the museum “Altes Brauhaus“, Brauhausgasse 10.

Ms. Christ will usually be present during opening hours to demonstrate and explain the Schwalm whitework technique.

It is open every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. until July 28th. Further appointments can be made by calling 06633 5372 or by email: stadt@homberg.de.

So if you don’t live too far away and want to admire outstanding original exhibits, going to Homberg is recommend. Admission is free.

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Poppy

By on 27. June 2024   /   blog, Konturenmuster   /   Leave a comment

Poppy motifs as a wreath design

In our region the poppy has just started to bloom. The beautifully lit fields, visible from afar, attract thousands of visitors every year. There is something magical about poppy flowers. Maybe it’s the impressive play of colors, but probably the entire interesting plant that provides insects with plenty of food.

I am also fascinated by poppy flowers. The orange-red appearing poppy fields,

the scarlet flowers of the Turkish poppy, the pink ones of the opium poppy or the tones of the new varieties – they all have something special.

Poppy is one of the oldest cultivated plants in Europe. However, it has not yet played a role as a motif in Schwalm whitework.

To change that, I commissioned the designer Christa Waldmann to design a wreath motif with poppies. She has succeeded in doing this exceptionally well: be it the massive outflow of the petals that are “wrinkled” together when the buds burst open.

Be it the delicate and ever-so-perishable petals of the opened flower,

the numerous fine stamens with their threads and sacs, which are grouped around the pistil

or the majestic appearing seed capsules.

She skilfully put everything on paper with sweeping lines and recorded it as an outline drawing. The delicate leaves are also present.

The wreath has a diameter of approximately 54 centimeters. It will be my next larger embroidery project. With its rather playful motifs, it is a completely different design than the Schwalm Band pattern.
As with all designs for which you don’t yet have a template, embroidering them will be a nice little challenge. Sometime later I will share the results with you.

Delicate Poppy and Noble Linen
Tablecloth for all Seasons – June: Poppy Flower

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