Stitch by Stitch: Continuing the Bayeux Tapestry Embroidery

[@patchincurtis5439]

Thank you for the lovely video. I played it while stitching a traditional Hungarian irasos "written" embroidery design on hand woven hemp. So fun, and very relaxing to hear your fountain and birds singing while stitching.

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Ah, thank you. Your project sounds fascinating too. I’m going to go and look up Hungarian irasos embroidery now. I feel like this could be another rabbit hole I don’t come out of 😬😄

[@SaraB-c4q]

Nice to see you stitch again:) I don't know the definition of slow stitching but surely you could talk😊. I still find it mindful anyway. (If that's the definition...) Thank you for showing the progress!!

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Slow stitch is my take on slow tv. Usually there isn’t any talking on these programmes so that’s what I’ve gone with on my videos. There’ll be a talking one next time though, so watch this space 👀

[@lauravivanco]

I liked the birdsong when you were in your garden, but this is noticeably repeating so it's a lot less soothing to me. Also, I like it when you talk as you work.

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Ok, that’s really helpful to know. I’ve had problems with the birdsong track you like - someone’s claimed copyright - so I’m now recording different sounds when I go on walks which I’m experimenting with now. Leave it with me 🙂

[@SaraB-c4q]

Yes that is absolutely true I use to watch the elks walk they never talk! And I definitely watch this space, talk or no talk!

[@RoseBrinkmann8848]

I truly enjoy your site and watching you do your work. one of my fondest memories is my trip for France where we made a visit to see the Tapestry and visit the lovely town of Bayeux. If I could make one comment, there seems to be some low grade static in your sound track. It's not the wildlife, they are lovely to hear. But it just seems to be static and I can hardly hear your comments, for some reason, even with my sound turned all the way up. I still very much enjoy watching your techniques. Thank you for sharing. Rose B. Asheville, NC USA

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Bayeux is beautiful isn’t it. I love going back there, even in cold wet Januaries. I’ve watched the video and the static- like noise is actually a stream but it’s sounding funny on the video. I’ve had issues over copyright on the wildlife sounds I was using before so I recorded some on a walk, and it’s the first time I’ve used it. It obviously needs work so I’ll get on it. I forgot to use my microphone for recording so that may be why my comments are quiet. Thanks for your observations, they’ll help me make it better in the future.

[@RoseBrinkmann8848]

@@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery Thank you for responding. I am looking forward to more. I bought a pillow kit on my travels, my fingers are itching to get it set up and start stitching!

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Ooh, that’s sounds interesting. What design is it? Happy stitching 🧵

[@DeniseHaller62]

I’m just starting my Bayeux tapestry which I bought many years ago. Is it necessary to do the outline first or can one do that after the rest of the stitching?

[@EarlyMedievalEmbroidery]

Hi, how exciting! No, you don’t have to do the outlines first. I work them that way because that’s how it’s been down throughout 99% of the original but there’s no hard and fast rule. If you feel happier working the fillings first, go for it! Good luck 😊