I Learned the Ancient Art of Sewing with GOLD (and you can too!)

[@mimiarbgonz619]

Bernadette: "Laira, don't eat that. Laira, that's not food!!" Also Bernadette: *microphone sandwich*

[@parryyotter]

I think it’s Lyra

[@noaccount2494]

the child mimics lol

[@KNYD]

like daughter, like mother

[@thatHARVguy]

Lyra: "I learned it from *you!"*

[@silverwings920]

I mean, intrusive thoughts are intrusive lol

[@KINMANPUMP]

The medieval fit is an undeniable slay

[@STaylor-rt3fl]

I think it’s from ArmStreet.

[@lizzymueller3604]

She looks like a Queen! It's just beautiful

[@mewmew6158]

So true

[@Brittany-d3r]

True

[@lauramayer4896]

Beautiful and informative, as always. Thank you!❤

[@jillianhelding]

The discussion about how colorful history was makes me think of all the misconceptions about medieval peasants not dying their clothes anything but brown, or the fact that ancient Greek and Roman statues weren't white, but brightly and gaudily painted. The obsession with neutrals and minimalism as an indicator of wealth, taste, and class is such a modern phenomenon, and most people have no idea!

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Same with medieval castles and cathedrals. Nowadays, we experience these as made of grey or even darker-coloured stone. If we are very lucky, they may be freshly cleaned. But imagine these being painted beautifully in bright colours all over! I must have looked very differently.

[@IridiumSan]

@@SandraOrtmann1976 Exactly. If you go to the Royal Castle in Cracow, there is so much red and gold! And the churches? More gold than in a castles xD

[@lucie4185]

The new Conqueror series is particularly egregious in this respect.

[@mv_03]

It's also interesting to note that the remains of the cultures that we most predominantly grey-wash are the ones that never got lost. Many ancient greek and roman infrastructures were and are still out in the world at the mercy of the elements, same goes for medieval castles and whatnot. On the other hand when something historical was lost for millenia and then rediscovered all the reconstructions are full of color, so things like the capital of the Persian empire that was blue and full of plants or the Egyptians thombs that were brilliantly painted. When you have a reminder of a great past glaring at you the new generations want to seem better than that, so they think of the times gone as inferior and simpler, ergo the grey-washing because the present is better and more colorful. Completely opposite is when something ancient becomes a discovery: you want to make this amazing finding as grandiose and jawdropping as you possibly can, so if there is even the tiniest speck of pigment the color must have been as vibrant as a highlighter because it's more impressive that way. It really makes you realise how much of history is an opinion of people long gone instead of actual facts.

[@SIC647]

As a longtime plant dyer I find the misconception about brown amusing. Brown wasn't a cheap colour. In church paintings and manuscripts peasants are so often portrayed in white/beige. The cheapest colours were undyed wool (natural white, grey, light brown) and undyed linen (white to beige). And the cheapest dye is yellow in a thousand variations (though it would be saddened with metal salts because yellow attracts bugs).

[@floffy2695]

Hi Bernadette! I'm a South Indian viewer and I got so excited when I saw this video because I HAVE to tell you about the Mysore Silk Saree - it's an expensive, regal garment whose borders are embroidered with gold (the threads are interwoven with silver and gold, so not purely gold, but nevertheless). Each border style of the saree is uniquely crafted by the weavers through stitiching actual gold metal threads. It's amazing to see the rich history of weaving in different parts and timelines of the world!

[@mellie4174]

❤❤❤

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@jennifergranger2034]

It this what is referred to as "cloth of gold"?

[@chomkypanda]

Omgosh, also a south indian viewer and that's exactly what I also thought of when I saw the thumbnail to this video! Thought I'd come in and mention it but you'd already beaten me to the punch

[@onemysore6120]

YES YES YES!

[@DannyBanner]

I don’t need another craft to try I don’t need another craft to try

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Oh just a tiny bit. A broach or tree ornament? You know you want to. It goes quite fast compared to silk embroidery because it's like paint by number. 😁

[@bernadettebanner]

Heheheheh

[@lauralake7430]

BWah ha ha ha

[@mariawhite7337]

I do not need it. I do not need it. I do not need it. I can not afford it.... top Ramen is sure as heck tasty.

[@nicolakunz231]

👀 oh no, I completely agree. *is dying to see what you would choose to do!*

[@TheFiown]

The King of Saudi Arabia's daughter created an embroidery school in the desert for women alone or abused and I was invited by her majesty to go spend the day and it was incredible. I used to dress her with a Lebanese couturier. Each woman was free to create her own design and make samples and the creativity for women who had just learnt this was out of this world! They had huge stock of these metal coils in every possible colour, they told me that they imported them from India. They also had the largest archive of antique embroidered Arabic costume in the world and I was allowed to peruse the collection. Knowing I was going there I had bought a collection of books from the Royal Scool of Needlework as a gift. It was an amazing experience.

[@whospinballwizard]

Is there information online about this school? And do they sell their creations? It sounds incredible!

[@conchesodan]

Wow

[@youderektube1]

'School'. Fancy name for a sweat shop.

[@yyehrasani4237]

@@youderektube1they are free to make their own designs for their self. Idk where u got the word sweatshop from or what even implied it…?

[@TheFiown]

@@youderektube1 That is unkind. These women do not have many options when their husbands either die or repudiate them so she is looking after them. They have housing and a salary and are learning a craft, what better?

[@marymugge1523]

I had no idea Bardcore raves were a thing and now I must find one immediately!!

[@scarletohhaha6938]

Honestly thought she was joking when she said it...and then the clips came! 😮😂

[@mariemcgowan-irving6156]

Same!

[@WhitneyAvalon]

Ooh I hear Hildegard von Blingin’s voice during the Bardcore rave! Hope they played our medieval “Holding Out For A Hero” as well!!!

[@pheart2381]

The man of whome Chaucer would write?💗👀

[@samuell.foxton4177]

Was she playing live?

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

"...When there are just so many things to get your fingies on..."...LMAO...Sitting here sewing, after a week of working on some custom stairs in a timber frame I designed and built for a friend only to hear Bernadette utter the words that plague all us "makers,"...!!!....Oh how I love this woman...!!!

[@LS-xy7zt]

I paused the video to catch my breath after that line 😂 calling out my ADHD ass for collecting hobbies, goddamn.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@LS-xy7zt 💯 I think what most people do not realize (or refuse to accept?) is that we are animals and what separates us the most from other "animals" is that we are intense makers and have been for millenia. Sadly most humans in "modern society" have had this characteristic suppressed and seldom nurtured...not even in our schools now. When I helped run a 105 be program for youth, they came with all types of silly clinical diagnosis with well more than half on medications for ADHD, ADD, OCD, ODD, and you name it...I ran the "wilderness phase" of the program which incompassess "making" and living in a natural world. Guess what, no need for their medications any longer, and more than half left with only an addiction to the outdoors and "making things,"...LOL!!! ...Bernadette is a gift to all makers and her inspiration to others is priceless as far as I'm concerned...Thanks for your reply...🙂

[@noaccount2494]

@@JayCWhiteCloud yeeeaaaaaa making is essential but don't downplay mental health like that. I'm a maker and I still very much have my conditions and they can make it harder to actually do the making even if they also encourage it

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@noaccount2494 Thank you for the reply. To be clear, I'm certainly not "down playing" our mental health state in the modern culture of especially Western cultures, but the often over medication, and lack of understanding for these different characteristics that we now contribute to be "bad" rather than part of the "human animal" makeup. It is very hard for adults with these conditions to deal with them clinically if caught later in life, but for a child where you can take that "natural behavior" which is what many of these are, and teach them to focus it and utilize it their benefit. I was given all those labels as a child, but because of a great mother, elders in our community and a few fantastic teachers, I was taught to have them empower me, rather than be a liability...

[@jadakowers590]

⁠ WOW! How fascinating! It’s been a long held and cherished belief that our current culture suffers from a lack of creative individuality. While many time saving products make life easier, at the same time they rob humanity of individuality. The same thing can be said about clothing. It isn’t only that sewing our garments is rarer than before, it’s that the lack of small independently owned shops has forced our society into a cookie cutter lifestyle. When creativity is neither fostered nor esteemed, little growth or development can be expected and obtained. 🐩

[@clarebrady1532]

The irony of telling Lyra not to chew things that aren't food and then trying yourself to eat the microphone was hilarious XD But yes, too many crafts not enough storage space... or ways to grow extra arms to do them all at once

[@lillianivester6414]

On gold work, I recently discovered this book titled Stitching Worlds. It's a collection of fiber based STEM projects people have made. One of these projects is an embroidered computer that uses gold work! It looks really cool, and the computer actually works! It's so impressive, and I highly recommend anyone check it out!!!

[@lauralake7430]

Temptress

[@Kstella2226]

Is this book on Amazon? I'm having a hard time finding it.

[@lillianivester6414]

@@Kstella2226 I'm not sure, I only just discovered this book, I have not gotten that far in my journey. Sorry

[@lillianivester6414]

Look for it on Google, I think it's sold at Revolver Publishing

[@nanettebromley8843]

@@Kstella2226 There is a website for stitching worlds. where there seams to be a pdf version.

[@fifikeyser3812]

I work in a regalia shop that until earlier this year, we had a goldwork artist. She retired at 94. She refused to train anyone. It was amazing to watch her work.

[@BriarMB13]

It's a dying art, and she refused to train anyone??😭 What was her reasoning, do you remember?

[@ElliBeenie]

It’s sad that she didn’t train a successor 😢 many if not most gifted craftsmen and craftswomen want to pass on their knowledge at the end of their careers…

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

@BriarMB13 Notice how young the ladies at Hand and Lock are? In a culture that throws the most talented women away at 50 she had job security.

[@BriarMB13]

@@SewingBoxDesigns That's a fantastic perspective I hadn't considered before! But also I am familiar with the crew at Hand and Lock, there are older women in their group

[@LynnHermione]

no one needs gold on their clothes. people are starving.

[@GuiSmith]

I fear learning too much about embroidery because that might make me want to go back into more intensive weaving and learn brocading to make it even more showy 😅 Like I cannot be stopped, the shiny fabric and the process of making the decorated items captivates me.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

My aunt by marriage was Chinese, and had some gorgeous silk embroidery wall hanging. She also took my cousins and I to Chinese opera in San Francisco decades ago. When I was 11, I said I want to learn how to do that. She said, "You're too old, children started at 3 or 4 and by 13 they went blind." 😳 This put me off for years until I realized she'd pulled my leg, because I was hyperactive and couldn't sit still that long. My point is, go for it. Just set a timer.

[@claremiller9979]

​@@SewingBoxDesigns oh my god this made me laugh so hard. My eldest and I go to embroidery guild meeting and she's alright most of the time (she likes listening to the much older ladies chatting more than stitching, lol) but my youngest wants to come and I just straight up told her no because she, like you were, hyperactive and completely lacking in attention unless it's a manga she's reading. Maybe I should pull her leg a little to get her to stop asking until she can concentrate for more than 5 min at a time 😂 Embroidery is SO FUN and I love it. I recently tried to resist the urge to start beading - spoiler, I failed. I'm taking a Japanese goldwork class next year too, there's heaps to learn and yes you end up with a lot of materials but hey, what's life if not to fill with making things we love and enjoy? 😊

[@modalmixture]

My family name is Threadgill, which I always thought was *super weird* until I learned that it came from the older english Threadgold, being an occupational surname like Smith, Taylor, and Carpenter.

[@claremiller9979]

That is the coolest occupational surname I have ever heard of and as an embroiderer I am thoroughly jealous - sincerely, a Miller 😂

[@LaurenCheriSOCFI]

I’m a Bridger who makes dresses but I’d much rather be a Threadgold LOL that’s awesome

[@mv_03]

I just went to the hand & lock website and they even have courses where they ship all of the threads to you and give you online lessons! Omg I'm going to ask this for both christmas and my birthday and whatever other occasion I get. I do bookbinding so I'm already thinking of doing a book cover for this!

[@aishwaryajayaraman1791]

How did you get into book binding? Where do you find a course for that??

[@katierasburn9571]

@@aishwaryajayaraman1791 idk about this person but i know theres classes on skillshare and probably some videos around youtube

[@vampiricly]

@@aishwaryajayaraman1791 I'm not the person you replied to initially, but I've been getting into bookbinding, and there are a lot of excellent tutorials for all skill levels here on KZbin! Technically there are fancy speciality supplies, but a lot of them can be replaced - I use cardboard instead of book board, and before I got a bone folder I used a butter knife, etc. It's a really fun and fulfilling craft in my opinion!

[@kme]

@@aishwaryajayaraman1791 there are all kinds of tutorials online for bookbinding. Especially on KZbin. 👍

[@fliptail6016]

I was procrastinating decorating the Christmas tree by watching this video. Lo and behold, I begin to put up the ornaments, I find a goldwork embroidered camel ornament. I have no idea where it came from, since we’re plastic ornament people, but it’s absolutely incredible to see these techniques in person. Knowing that every single detail was carefully cut and stitched into place has made these random ornaments much more special.

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

No way my family has some goldwork Christmas ornaments too They’re like three black velvet circles with goldwork and sequin stars embroidered on them

[@tehreemazmat2929]

Its called zardozi in south asia and is still extremely popular on bridal dresses. Infact its the standard. But i was so tired of it being so common and brides literally looking like they're wearing gold battle armour (because of all that heavy metal work on their dresses) that i went the rebellious route and chose to forgo the zardozi embroidery for a delicate beaded lace. Edit: in south asia the fabric is stretched taut on a giant cot-like frame and the embroidery is done with an extremely fine crochet needle. This makes the process faster. The workers are paid pennies for their extreme talent. It usually takes 3 months to finish a bridal dress

[@JoeyisDREADful]

The crochet hook needle +frame method is called "tambour" in the west, we work it from the opposite side as zardozi does though, from what I understand. You can do tambour for goldwork but anything done with the hook is called that. It's heavily used in couture, as well.

[@redheadsg1]

Bardcore Rave. Now that is something else !!!

[@jvin248]

Next, a video on how they used to clean these garments. Obviously they were like coats/over dresses that were put over other clothes but care and maintenance would have been a whole industry. Can modern dry cleaners do ok with these?

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Dry cleaning chemicals would murder the metal. I asked an Indian zardozi teacher online who said mild soap and lots of rinsing, shade dry on a hot day. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lauralake7430]

No

[@RochelleHasTooManyHobbies]

Put it on a washable fabric and very gently hand wash. As an earlier commentor noted, line dry on a very hot day. But MORE importantly... prevent the need for washing. Avoid wearing outdoors. Try not to get sweaty. Wear undergarment layers, and spray with alcohol after wearing to dissipate smells (vodka or 70% IPA is preferred). Use a roller or dust brush to clear away fuzz and loose hairs. If you take good enough care of the garment, washing should be rare.

[@kerrychristensen7204]

That's what I was wondering!​@@SewingBoxDesigns

[@imakequestionablechoices7446]

0:53. Fool, Lyra shall consumeth all.

[@scarletohhaha6938]

Who/what is Lyra? 👀

[@m.maclellan7147]

Bernadette should make a small clutch with THAT embroidered on it !? Lol 😅

[@pungetello]

*shalt consume all

[@macieparmenter4544]

@@scarletohhaha6938 Based on context, probably a pig, a guinea pig, precisely, but most importantly, a Lady

[@gingerdean1521]

@@scarletohhaha6938 her guinae pig pet

[@lauramathews3151]

The mushrooms and texture variations was divine!!!

[@BrandiR713]

Your video appears in right as my Rachel Maksy video high was receding. I NEED a Bard-Core rave in my life!!

[@beamteammom5431]

I’ve wondered how goldwork worked. The spiral wire was the bit I hadn’t realized. Thank you!

[@saberg1082]

06:14 It is so interesting to see, how different crafts use similar techniques (like waxing thread). This supports my theory, that being proficient at one craft automatically helps you learn and understand others better. I was often surprised how many parallels there could be between, for example, sewing, woodworking and baking.

[@beryllithe]

Can confirm! I have noticed how every consecutive skill is easier to learn as you find the similarities and parallells. I also confidently bullshitted my way into construction with zero actual experience after learning to read constructional drawings and architectural details in sewing school. Also did some basic brick and mortar work solely on basis of doing pottery for years. Because of this I usually have very out-of-the-box solutions to problems, and older workers respect my opinion a lot even though I'm a youngish woman in a traditionally very male dominated field of work. There are no useless skills.

[@saberg1082]

​@@beryllithe That's so cool! And I absolutely agree - with everything you learn the variety of options you come up with to solve a problem increases!

[@darth-milk]

leather working has a decent amount in common with woodworking too

[@lajoyous1568]

​@@beryllithe I agree 👍 💯 The very first important skill is learning to read instructions. It's amazing how much you can just figure it out as you go once you've done that.

[@aridragonbeard745]

I find parallels between guitars and bicycles, having worked as a tech/mechanic on both, all the time

[@jldisme]

If MS hadn't taken my ability to do fine work, I'd be ordering a kit right now. I always wanted to try real goldwork. Lovely!

[@heyjohnsmith]

Sorry to hear that, hope you find another hobby that is just as fun and works with your condition

[@auroraourania7161]

Losing things you enjoy to disabilities sucks so much. I'm going through a similar thing

[@jldisme]

@@auroraourania7161 I wish you joy.

[@jldisme]

@@heyjohnsmith Thank you.

[@perfectparadox7389]

Bernadette singel handedly (and with Hand & Lock of course) introducing a whole new audience to a beautiful form of art

[@CassiBlack]

I’m not sure if I should be happy or sad that I’m too broke for a gold work kit, as part of me knows I definitely do not need another craft to obsess over. However the other part is a crow and wants all the shinies!

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

I can identify with the Crow side. 😊

[@MiljaHahto]

For me it doesn't even need to shine - I want all the pretties, shiny or not!

[@Call-me-Al]

Yeah, I've been eyeing my tiny glass beeds now and I really didn't want to get into textile bead work because gateway drug into things I don't have time and energy for but the episode was too inspiring...

[@mellie4174]

Same here

[@cindabearr]

Psst... You can actually make goldwork with imitation gold. Also, you can wind bits of wire onto other bits of (stiffer) wire... and make your own coils to play with. That way you can satisfy your Craft Goblin without angering your Money Troll.

[@margisshenanigans11]

0:20 as a Roman and crafty person I am lending my ears to the queen 🫡

[@HP-fn4bo]

So KZbin decided to actually do its job and notify me of this video today. I immediately thought “whoa why have I not seen a BB upload in like a year??” Then I proceeded to binge your recent content for hours today. I’ve missed your channel! Your content truly is artwork!!!!

[@carolinejames7257]

I had much the same experience.

[@emmakane6848]

Just watched a video about how KZbin has been pushing subscriptions less in recommendations. Makes me think I should go look through that tab and see what else I missed from other creators.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

I learned goldwork from the Sarah Homfrey Embroidery channel. Excellent teacher and goes into more detail. So, a back up for y’all. 😉

[@alainaclemence]

I’ve been waiting to watch an in-depth video on goldwork!! I’m so excited!

[@IrishAnnie]

I’ve done embroidery with gold threads. They break so easily. You have to be patient. So beautiful.

[@jennifergranger2034]

This technique would look so beautiful with the beadwork I do! I was taught native American beading techniques and took to it so quickly. I use mostly 13/0 Charlotte cut seed beads and 15/0 myuki round beads, which are very tiny and use the two needle applique beading method, so learning how to do the goldwork shouldn't be difficult for me. The sparkle of the charlotte cut beads and silver lined beads along with the goldwork would be stunning! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@Celcey24]

As someone who just started learning to embroider, I love this. Definitely an upcoming Channukah present... possibly from myself!

[@baila3221]

I've seen a lot of gorgeous Challah deklach with gold embroidery- they're great for beginners!

[@Gaikakoiffenyam]

@@baila3221 now I have the urge to embroider my own gold challah dekle so thanks for that 😂. I love seeing other Jews in the wild.

[@baila3221]

@@Gaikakoiffenyam Same, it's nice coming across another while traveling the internet!

[@hexcatt8637]

My newest craft has been Tunisian crochet. I've been loving it better than normal

[@mermaidstears4897]

My next goal is the smocking stitch. It’s so fun!

[@hexcatt8637]

@mermaidstears4897 I've not heard of that one yet

[@hexcatt8637]

@@mermaidstears4897 scratch that I have and it makes very beautiful textures

[@mermaidstears4897]

@ oh, it’s gorgeous. :-)

[@lauralake7430]

Oh it's so good, so solid and, uh, good

[@_oaktree_]

I first became aware of this kind of thing in the context of researching traditional Jewish dress in central and eastern Europe, where the technique for incorporating gold or silver thread into lacework was called "shpanyer-arbet" (literally, "Spanish work" or “spun work” in Yiddish). It was typically used to ornament religious items like ataros (the decorative strip at the neck of a tallis/prayer shawl), Torah mantles (the velvet or silk “garment” a Torah scroll is wrapped in), and yarmulkes, but also women’s caps and bonnets, and a women’s garment called a brustukh, which was a sort of decorative breastplate worn over a shirt and tied at the neck and waist. Shpanyer-arbet was (and still is!) sometimes actually done on a loom, with a rotating drum and wooden framework with bobbins.

[@hollo0o583]

Can you do one on cording? Cause it’s a related craft but also way more achievable.

[@private15]

My grandmother used these techniques to handmake military badges for officers during WW2.

[@alexandrad3158]

i discovered the concept of ”tea cosy” in a cartoon and i thought it was a cartoon joke... many years later, via craft videos on YT, i realized a tea cosy is a real thing - in my defense, i am not British/a native english speaker.

[@Call-me-Al]

Double-walled tea pots and tea cups didn't use to be a common thing, so it was really important if you wanted to keep your tea kettle to keep its temperature for longer without using more power.

[@tinyetoile5503]

Your medieval look slays so hard!

[@juliebbb6031]

I’m so happy you have entered the world of fine embroidery!! I would really appreciate seeing you do a survey of magnifying lamps (an essential tool for fine stitching). My much beloved Dazor lamp finally gave up the ghost after 30 years of daily use and I still haven’t found a worthy replacement.

[@heu-reaka3658]

May we please inquire about the medieval fit? Mayhaps a communtiy post about the embroidery? A video on the patterning and sewing process? Any morcel is better than what I dare hope for it's maybe the most gorgeous thing I've seen. (Sorry, I'm a medievalist but the video is a work of art as well. I appreciate this channel for a lot of things but the enthusiasm for genuine crafts and practical and beautiful craftsmanship is a major part- also it's lovely to see you venture out into collabs and projects as an established creator, Bernadette. I love watching what you do be it about constructing a garment or learning and making available a whole new side of being an artesan. Love from Hungary

[@nicolakunz231]

It is a stunning fit!

[@Savivigirl]

@heu-reaka3658 It's a dress from Armstreet. I have the same one in a different colorway. What looks to be heavy embroidery is actually border trim with beaded accents.

[@mathewblanc9936]

@@Savivigirl​​⁠​⁠ do you have the name of the dress on Armstreet?

[@nesxya]

​@@mathewblanc9936 the Greensleeves dress by Armstreet. They no longer stock or make that style.

[@stephengent9974]

It seems to me that to do cut work you really need a stable base, so a frame of some sort would help. Having both hands that you can use well together helps. I think it would also help on fabric tension

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

Pure gold does not tarnish. That's one of its properties. "Gold" embroidery thread tarnishes because it's primarily not gold. It's a gold plating on a cheaper metal core and that metal core corrodes.

[@Butterflier00]

no one said that it's pure gold, sis....

[@candacebarlow9296]

Thank you! I was thinking "gold doesn't tarnish " and wondered why that did.

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

@@Butterflier00 14K gold doesn't tarnish either. Have you ever had 14K gold jewelry tarnish? Yet it's only 58% gold. Video should have made clear that it's not really gold thread. it's just a thin gold plating over base metal. Please keep your disrespect to yourself. I'm not your sister. And I wouldn't want to be.

[@Laurelin70]

@@margaretalbrecht4650 Maybe it is "tarnished" by purpose? So it's not too shiny and doesn't overcome some more important people with "golden gold" embroidered garments? Don't know, I'm just putting there random ideas.

[@Roachesinattenchcoat]

@@margaretalbrecht4650 The only one being disrespectful here is you. You approach with aggressive criticism and are offended by someone using a basic piece of language. Are you also offended if a Brit calls you “bruv?” Neither implies any relation.

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

Brilliant(sic) video! As someone more interested in metal work than embroidery, I was fascinated to see that the technique of producing the bullion is the same technique as the method we use to produce the rings for maille armour. To make these you take a wire and spin it into a spring EXACTLY like the springs used for bullion. The springs are then cut into single coils that are woven into each other to form the maille 'cloth'. The techniques are simple to describe but, like beadwork, extremely time consuming.

[@AvalonDreamz]

It's just absolutely stunning. I love this type of embroidery so much. Working with the beads in it as well is just making bling art you can wear.

[@carlyjmc]

You had me at Friends.. Romans.. 😂

[@Alllineedisonemic]

Especially right after Gladiator II. Good show!

[@jjez61]

Well, it's a really good thing that carpal tunnel, arthritis, and a cataract are all issues right now, or I would be tempted to try my hand at this! Many, many moons ago I did crewel work and needlepoint (even on the bus!). I tried picking it back up a few years ago and just couldn't get into it again. Maybe it's an adhd thing, but I always want to try something new. Right now, I'm learning how to loom knit because while I can crochet, I have never been able to grasp knitting. Right now I'm in the middle of making a wrist warmer/fingerless glove on a sock loom. Thanks again, Bernadette, for exposing us to another aspect of fashion history, and to the fact that there are bardcore raves! Who knew!?

[@joanderson6880]

All videos should end with a bardcore rave, I've decided. Just put Hildegard von Blingin' into anything and it's golden (pun intended)

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Both the pillow and tea cosy are gorgeous. Lyra and her friend are cute and adorable

[@pontifexofpunk]

Every time the inner gremlin comes out, like trying to eat the mic, I'm vastly entertained.

[@colonela7815]

I really love your outfit in this video!! 💛💛

[@karmas_compilation]

I really want bernadette to get into leather work too(more than she already did) because learning by yourself is one thing but someone showing you how to do it and telling you the history behind it is another amazing video like usual tho

[@damogranheart5521]

Thou hast officially knocked my stockings off! One. For using my definition of infinitesimal cabbage as coleslaw (this was as you were stuffing pillows with it in NYC). That was quite some time ago. Two. My beloved sister(She Who Must Be Obeyed) loves handbags that are smallish and glitter. Three. I need a tea cozy for my little cottage teapot. Four. I am making at least two new capes next year. Five. I'm thinking of a velvet crazy quilt with gold work! I will be quite mad by the time I accomplish all that. Okay. Madder than usual. Happy holidays, starting with Solstice!

[@susanoerter1419]

You are a joy. Hand stitching is a joy in my life. You introduce so many new aspects to a hobby I love, thank you. I wish you health and happiness in the year to come.

[@you_got_art]

I am from Austria, my grandma used to make religious decorations with these materials. Pictures and figures, from little flower on Easter eggs to half a meter statues of angels and Mary. It was a huge thing in church here, back than there decorated relics. When she died I got all her stock and now I embroidery velvet Christmas ornaments. So happy I got it from her, it’s freaking expensive 😂

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Your videos give me so much life and chaotic energy. I love them.

[@Mellimaus02]

The outro moves me to tears every time. I can't explain why, just that it is insanely beautiful.

[@AbrEBaraan]

We call it Zari in Pakistan and I also do this work 😊

[@paulagebhardt6018]

The pocket slits on your gown are STUNNING! Love just that pop of color amongst the black velvety texture.

[@kayo5291]

OMG just starting the video, you look AMAZING 🤩

[@andym2972]

This is so beautiful!! Your videos are very calming and fun to watch!

[@victoriamatthewson8523]

I have never tried goldwork but am tempted as this is so beautiful. I am teaching silk shading at Hand and Lock next May and I’m so looking forward to visiting.

[@QuinnMallory-od1hw]

This was so educational, I wish I add the skill for this or even the money, but absolutely amazing to watch!

[@boredgrass]

I am delighted that you and HAND&LOCK collaborate again! I felt in the last project that something special was happening between you! The thrill of shared love for the craft, the mutual appreciation of each other's deep dedication to their crafts together with the long standing traditions behind! It was, and is once more, a joy to behold!

[@BethAge95]

I was mesmerized by the instruction part! The gorgeous dragonfly in the making and the love for the craft you could feel radiating from the instructor were just captivating!

[@iupooiresa]

Bardcore rave? With Hildegard von Blingen my beloved?

[@sabrinaalbert5665]

I learnt Goldwork from the RSN book! I love using these rich and resplendent materials!

[@TheMagnoliaWitch]

I have a vision for the Harvest Moon Kit for the back panel of a dark green velvet tea gown, which would probably also lead to needing *more* goldwork supplies to do cuffs and collars and hemlines.... Needless to say, a goldwork kit is definitely on my list of Things To Acquire When Money, right up there with AD shoes. 😂 (And a bardcore rave sounds like an *amazing* event to be able to go to. I need to find events like that happening somewhere near me....)

[@beccaschlomann7592]

That’s absolutely gorgeous. I definitely do not have the patience or steadiness of hand to do this so I will just admire it all in awe.

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

Bernadette trying to eat her Mic was just made me laugh so loud I scared my cats out of the room. I use my cabbage to stuff a pillow, and I love that it actually has a bit of weight to it. Since it is scraps of silk wool linen cut down into small pieces. I actually like the weight and the pillow. I created from my scraps I use as a lap sewing pillow-which also helps me with posture and not straining my upper back and neck. I’ve been having a tough choice, deciding which kit to purchase.

[@sigismasigisma]

So I just got my kit today. It's so nice. The gold threads are so heavy and there's a lot of it, and everything is so well packaged, it's incredible. Now to surmount my fear of actually starting it.

[@shawnmcpeak7329]

Bernadette, your costuming is Beautiful.

[@crazytooley]

21:57 honestly would love to attend a bard-core rave

[@vyominisingh8081]

Look up zari work! It’s also gold embroidery but in the south Asian context and techniques

[@jessicakelly1418]

I am just amazed at every new technique you show your audience!

[@Nanugale]

So beautifully and astonishing 🎉🎉🎉 loved this Bernadette ❤

[@katrussell6819]

I have a few old Indian gold and silver ornaments. I now love them even more.

[@DustedMoon321]

not getting notified for this is a crime. this video was beautiful 🤩

[@jaded_balrog]

Wow I've just started getting into embroidery specifically because I love the look of gold ecclesiastical embroidery. Your timing is impeccable!

[@Arachnia_Sea]

Love the Princess Leia of Arnor vibe at the intro

[@debschmitt761]

This was fascinating. Could you investigate cloth of gold production? How is it made and what did it look like?

[@laurac86]

I just ordered the Harvest Moon Kit I can’t wait to get it!!! I’ve always been absolutely fascinated by clothing and fabrics and embroidery and beading etc of old clothes & now I get to do those same techniques!

[@BenGoldNYC]

This is so freaking cool. Ugh I’m very tempted to get one of these kits, but I have so many projects going on right now.

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I was working on my own sewing so mostly just listening and imagine my delight when I looked up and finally saw your outfit!! And your hair!! Delightful! Amazing!🥰💜 Edit, also I’m working with gold elastic right now so this felt perfect!

[@恐竜-n3y]

I actually love the color of the tarnished piece. It is so pretty!

[@viktorija214]

Finally, KZbin recommended me a video about the art of embroidery, because I'm just a beginner in embroidery, but I'm interested in the art of embroidery☺️

[@viktorija214]

It keeps recommending me videos abot crocheting but do watch them(crocheting videos) when a do practice embroidery work😂

[@vivianblair4529]

I've just started embroidering a wool coat and wasn't happy with certain parts of the design i had because the thread didnt have the wow factor I wanted. I think I now know how I should redesign it and pick up a new craft while I'm at it 👀

[@keizen7324]

I've ordered one of the kits! Very excited!!

[@tracytootle9000]

B's squeals of delight are precious! She's clearly in wonderland.🌈☺️

[@TheFiown]

I visited many embroidery workshops in India and as I worked in couture all my life I worked with the great Francois Lesage and houses like Montex and Lanel and Elizabeth. I used a small embroidery house in Mumbai who did me the most amazing pieces for a collection and were so nice. Most Indian embroideres are men although now with the Chanakya School in Mumbai, it is mostly women and girls who are taught. They worked on the Dior in India collection, a magical moment in fashion history, a must watch on YT!

[@kathrynmccarthy]

I love this! I slowly started getting into goldwork embroidery with my embroidery a couple of years ago, and that chip work looks really fun!

[@yt_paperHANk]

And you do look like characters in those paintings in museums 👑

[@daniel_bohrer]

KZbin has started recommending your videos to me for a while now, and I just wanted to thank you for putting the thought into my head that hand-sewing is not hard and definitely an option. Which has served me well in various repair tasks lately that no machine presser foot could have ever reached… 🙂

[@embemrose]

I'm simply impressed that you managed to keep away from gold work for this long 😭 good on you! Dangerous hobby! I discovered it and tambour embroidery ~4 years ago and I've been ✨ obsessed ✨

[@nataliedobkowski5264]

What a great video. I embroider and have dabbled in gold work. I just love this craft. Thanks for sharing.

[@melissa564]

Thank you for this video - looking at beautiful old work is such a treasure. I may attempt to try this. I’ve never really thought about gold work being accessible to craft with until now. The majority of work that I’ve seen were on antique military uniforms or sash, or beautiful pillows with crests on them. ❤❤❤

[@SueK2001]

Goodness your gown is gorgeous! Prime medieval fashion milady!❤ I would totally go to a Bard Core rave! Huzzah!

[@sarareimold3151]

Absolutely love that black dress with the beautiful gold trim!!

[@elliot2331]

Will there be a 2024 historical costume tv show ranking this year?