With the high level of knowledge acquired, it was now possible to use that knowledge and corresponding skills individually. Rosemarie Landsiedel-Eicken designed an elaborate, very individual and varied border design for a table runner. With great attention to detail, she turned scenes from rural life into embroidery that is both uncommon and well worth seeing. She has skillfully integrated, for example, sections of needle-weaving hems or small needlelace fillings.
Enjoy the viewing!
After learning all the basic stitches, all three kinds (simple, Limet, and openwork) of withdrawn-thread patterns, Peahole and needle-weaving hems as well as needlelace edgings, needlelace fillings are next to be learned.
In comparison, for example, to Danish Hedebo embroidery, in Schwalm whitework only circular motifs are filled with needlelace. In an ambitious project of an octagonal tablecloth, Rosemarie Landsiedel-Eicken, at her first go, worked sixteen different needlelace patterns; thereby she worked all the main patterns used in Schwalm whitework.
The circles with needlelace fillings were arranged around a circle made of Blanket stitch scallops. The edge was decorated with a needlelace edging similar to the one on this doily.
Shortening days and the dark season of the year impair the radiance of a whitework exhibition. Therefore, as announced, it will be closed for this year. When the sun rises higher again, I will be available again from next spring to make appointments to visit the exhibition.
Many visitors took the opportunity to look at all the different embroideries. Nobody has regretted having often traveled a long way.
Many very nice conversations were held and interesting information exchanged. All visitors started their journey home freshly motivated. Some who had actually stopped embroidering were inspired to continue their hobby. The fun of embroidery and the relaxation you find with it count and not the full cupboards and the lack of interest from the heirs.
The extremely positive response is an incentive and driving force for me to keep our beautiful textile art and cultural property alive in the future to the best of my ability.
Preview of the 2021 Exhibition
The work is finished – all ten exhibition rooms are prepared! The decorator Brigitte Siefken did a great job, putting the finishing touches on the arrangement and making the presentation a feast for the eyes.
I haven’t yet counted all the pieces, but I estimate there are now well over 400 exhibits. Interested viewers will be excited to learn that many of the embroideries have never been seen before by the general public!
Please note that the rooms are not barrier-free and can only be reached via many steps.
Here are some pictures to whet your appetite!
Exhibition – Open for a Short Time Only
You may have been surprised that no new blog posts have been posted in recent weeks. I used the time to clean and realign my exhibition rooms, which have been lying fallow for almost two years.
My complete vaccination and some requests to visit have led me to ready the many exhibits for viewing before autumn comes.
Of course, the Global Schwalm Sampler occupies a special place. But also a number of other outstanding embroideries were additionally integrated into the exhibition.
Furthermore, selected comparisons of traditional pieces and their contemporary interpretations can be seen.
For the interested viewer, Parade Cushions – Pillow Parade includes many handed down and new embroideries: ring pillows, sachets, pincushions, chair cushions, sofa cushions, neck pillows, so called “Peel” pillows (sacks) and Parade cushions – cushions in all sizes and various designs.
Lately I have sewn, filled, transported and decorated a lot. I’m not quite done yet, but I hope to make it in time.
Stars Shine and Angels Dance expands the Christmas section of the exhibition.
Designs by various designers on the subject of pomegranates and birds will also interest the serious embroiderer.
Let yourself be surprised!
The exhibition will run from 16 August to the end of September. Due to the pandemic, the exhibition will be open by appointment only to those who have been fully vaccinated, recovered, or newly PCR-tested and wearing masks. I invite individuals or small groups to make their appointment by emailing me.
Please note that the rooms are not barrier-free and can only be reached via many steps.
Luzine Happel
Am Schindeleich 43
37269 Eschwege
Deutschland
Telefon: 05651-32233
Website: www.luzine-happel.de
E-Mail: leuchtbergverlag@aol.com
