3️⃣ My 'Must Have' embroidery book #3 | Find out why I love this special one so much!

Here is #3 of my favourite books about embroidery and textiles - this time it's a book about maybe the most famous embroidery in the world, the Bayeux Tapesty!
The Bayeux Tapestry
David M. Wilson
Thames & Hudson
ISBN 9780500251225
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[@ruthfrench]

Thank you for this. It is fascinating to see how the stitches were used to create the story. The designer was superb.

[@paulahucklesby8921]

On my last trip to the UK from NZ we went to visit friends in France. I told my husband that if we did not go to see the Tapestry this time I was not going home until I had. This was trip number 5. Unbeknown to us our friends family had a house not far from Bayeux so we finally got to go. I was very excited. Martin knew how much it meant to me but Jean-Luc and Claudine did not. We walked up the stairs and when I spied it through the doors I burst into tears. Our friends and the guide did not quite know what to do with me. Well worth the weight and thank you, your video reminded me what an amazing piece of work it is.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

That's such a good story Paula!!! If it's any consolation, the people who stitched probably also cried at some point making it, thinking they were never going to get to the end!!! I'm glad you put your foot down and got to see it x

[@francestornese7252]

Oh I love your stumpwork of my Grandpa Will! Nice.

[@barbarawright695]

Hi Sarah, I do not know whether you are aware but there is an exact copy of the Bayeux Tapestry in Reading Museum. The only difference (that I am aware of) is that the horses are geldings rather than stallions, the story being that the Embroiderers who worked this copy could not bring themselves to stitch the vital anatomical elements! This embroidery has a very colourful history in its own right which is well worth reading. It is on permanent display on the first floor of the museum, (there is a lift), and it stretches all around the room as it shows the entire piece. Well worth a visit in my opinion. Barbara

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Yes it's a good alternative especially as travelling is difficult at the moment!

[@amandapower9718]

I think I am just reading about this in Clare Hunter’s Threads of Life. “In 1885, The Leek Embroidery Society in Staffordshire made an entire replica … All displays of genitalia in the original had been decorously draped … so as not to offend the feminine sensibilities of its makers or viewers” p.13. Will be putting it on my list to go see!

[@dmacisaac9382]

I've got to get that book !

[@eleanorsegal257]

Thank you Sarah! This book is one of my treasured possessions!

[@ROCKINGMAN]

There is also a Victorian version in the Reading museum and Mia Hansson (textile artist) did her copy of it. Beautiful piece of work.

[@francestornese7252]

William the Conqueror is my 27th great grandfather. I have done a few panels in the same stitches on linen and in wool. I am also related to Edward the Confessor, so I really want to do that panel in which he is sitting on his throne.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

That's awesome Frances! Yes you need to do Edward as well then!

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

after watching this video I put it on my Xmas present wish list, so now I can browse it at leisure - thank you so much for your video

[@TheJanestarling]

It's fascinating to think that something so old could survive all that the world has thrown at it. It's an asolutely beautiful book depicating what must be a stunning piece.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's stunning it's survived what it has!

[@jenniferwaugh8796]

Hi Sarah, I have this book and it is a lovely book and the pictures of the tapestry are really good and very informative. When I was at school I enjoyed learning about the Battle of Hastings.

[@deirdrenel2]

Listening to this as I work....absolutely fascinating! Thank you

[@amandapower9718]

I once saw a huge tapestry on display in Guernsey and my brain tricks me into thinking I have seen the Bayeux. I have heard snippets of info about how close it came to being stolen or destroyed, so surprise surprise I have ordered this book. Completely drawn to how the book displays the entire length of the piece.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You won't be disappointed, the detail in it is amazing Amanda. What tapestry would that have been in Guernsey then?

[@amandapower9718]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery The Guernsey Tapestry is an historical depiction of the island. It is needlework rather than a tapestry, but then so is the Bayeux. On permanent display there in a museum. I was lucky enough to get called to Guernsey for work a few times and tagged on a long weekend. Gorgeous place, it’s just funny that my head turns a French speaking+tapestry visit into “was that the Bayeux?” Before I can correct myself. Would love to see the real thing one day! 😂

[@distaff2935]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@lindasmyk1242]

Hi Sarah, thank you for the information and it was very interesting.

[@lornanormand6963]

Fascinating video, Sarah, thank you. So Wonderful too nowadays to have presentation without background noise. Please don't ever change that in your work, I really appreciate it!

[@leavingitblank9363]

I'm suddenly seeing a lot of similarity with the characters of Edward Gorey!

[@rebeccat5738]

I am so enjoying seeing all your book collection Sarah, and this has to be my favourite so far, totally fascinating, and it really feels like I have learned something along the way too, and I just really loved seeing your fantastic stumpwork piece at the end as well, thank you, can't wait to see more.

[@sandramyer7081]

That was so interesting- i would reading and know more the embroidery( tapestry) that you showed us and learn more from that Book! yes! The Bayevx Tapestry- i never knew how they dye or needles or thread- soo interesting- back n 1060 - thank you! Sarah !

[@jobrown2957]

Thank you, Sarah, for this video. Very well done explanation and commentary on this work of art. I have been to Bayeux and seen the tapestry…you are correct, it is amazing.

[@wandagrayson646]

I loved seeing that. I’ve heard various references to the Bayeux Tapestry but never really knew what it looked like.

[@mariaeinarsson]

Wow! Love it!

[@caralinehowden2951]

Interesting, I love history so thank you Sarah for sharing this book with us.

[@iwondery1725]

I have this book and love it too! Thank you for sharing your stash of wonderful books.

[@barbarahudson8879]

What an amazing book! Beautiful Sarah. Love learning about embroidery history.

[@sallyhpenny5795]

Now this is right up my street Sarah - thank you very much for showing it. Embroidery and history are two of my favourite interests. Wonder what the significance was of the only three women, perhaps the designer got told off by his wife for the lack of females shown, so threw a few in to keep her happy. Could be something as simple as that. Off to watch it again now.

[@laurawolf12]

Love this, such an interesting book

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a lovely book, very inspirational! Thank you for sharing!

[@francinelanglois8342]

Thank you so much Sarah ! I am a fan of the Bayeux tapestry since I have seen it in Bayeux while visiting my sister who now lives in Normandy ( I am from Québec, Canada). I have stitched a few projects with the Bayeux stitches and I am now embroidering the scene called « Les pourparlers et travaux des champs » (Talks and work in the fields, 23x27 inches). I also like to make contemporary projects with these stitches. I love, love, love your version of the coronation 💕. I have ordered the book you have suggested. I love all the details comparing with the 2 smaller books that I already have. (Sorry for my English writing but my first language is French.)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Can we all go and stay with your sister Francine!! (your English is excellent)

[@francinelanglois8342]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery LOL! Let’s make it an appointment ! 😄

[@barbaracabrera207]

Another beautiful BOOK!! I learned so much. I really love all the book videos. More please!! I'm going to check out our Public Library. See what I can find, to read on the subject. Thx for vid. Austin,TX USA

[@sharonhargreaves6814]

I saw the tapestry 50 years ago when I went on a weeks trip to France in my last year of junior school, those were the days. I have stitched two of the elements from kits but have never found any others. Thank you for another peep at your library x

[@francinelanglois8342]

I bought all my kits at this boutique. Only 2 days delivery from Bayeux in France to Québec in Canada. www.bayeux-broderie.com/gb/

[@sharonhargreaves6814]

@@francinelanglois8342 thank you

[@nupur5586]

Really enjoying listening to your thoughts as you highlight some of these books from your library. Luckily I had the medieval embroidery books and this …

[@whenyoucantfindafriend9304]

Love this book series! Glad this piece has survived so long! Love your recreations as well!

[@sherrywhetstone2692]

Lovely

[@janesmith4617]

What a beautiful book! Thank you for sharing. You make it so fascinating, and I love the details you point out. (Incidentally, the links to your facebook and instagram pages aren't working--I don't know if this is just for me, or if there's a problem with them.)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thanks Jane, I'll check them out...

[@sallyhpenny5795]

Forgot to ask Sarah, is there any record of how long it took to stitch

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

There are no records about how it was made at all, it doesn't appear until an inventory a few hundred years later. It's only an educated guess that it was made in England due to the skilled work that was going on at that time

[@lauravivanco]

I took a look (as suggested) at your video on Bayeux stitch (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ3XoGaqppZ-a7s ) and I was wondering would the couched lines have to be closer together if you were working with embroidery thread instead of crewel wool? We've had clothes moths so I've been trying to minimise the amount of food sources in the house accessible to them.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I've never tried it in embroidery thread Laura, but for laid work (which is basically what it is!) then yes put your stitches as close together as you need to to cover the fabric