worked in wool on a linen ground and not woven on a loom like a carpet. I suppose "Bayeux Crewel Work Embroidery" doesn't have the same ring to it, but it certainly has to be the longest Crewel as yet, measuring a whooping 230ft, time, imagine the time it took, and worked in just two simple stitches, "Couched Laid Stitch" and "Stem Stitch" (see pic's for stitch instructions).
New research has thrown doubt on the romantic idea that it was worked by Nuns across England but professional Embroiderers likely under one manager, it's said the work is consistent throughout and the condition of the stitches on the back would suggest professional work. But how many worked this Historical Crewel?, it's still isn't know. But what is, one of them was very well regarded, in a example from the Doomsday book the Sheriff of Buckingham gave land to a embroiderer as long as she taught his daughter her skill. I always knew I lived in the wrong time.
But what is great news is the Bayeux Tapestry is coming here, reported today on BBC news the French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce the loan of the tapestry during his visit to the UK on Thursday.
He said the tapestry which depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 would not be transferred though before 2020. Plus there would have to be extensive tests to see if moving the tapestry safely was at all possible. See link for more info.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42713552
New Info about the Bayeux Tapestry from The Telegraph, 18th Nov 2017 and close up image of textile is by me worked but not finished through out a Christmas brake at RSN.
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