The term 'Bayeux stitch' often describes the laid and couched work that was used across Europe in the middle ages. This practical book of techniques and projects demonstrates the simple style of the Bayeux tapestry, before showing variations based on both surviving examples and adaptations of medieval manuscripts. It explains the narrow range of stitches used in laid and couched work and introduces the limited colour palette in medieval embroidery and the rhythmic use of colour. There are twelve projects with step-by-step sequences that illustrate how to stitch subjects ranging from knights to trees, and from dragons to bishops. By introducing subtle variations of techniques and materials, Tanya Bentham illustrates the endless potential of this beautiful embroidery, and brings it alive for today's embroiderers.

About the Author
Tanya Bentham is a well-respected tutor, demonstrator and embroiderer, who specializes in medieval needlework. She has also written Opus Anglicanum for The Crowood Press.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785009877
Author Tanya Bentham
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 541g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 215mm * 12mm