Sixteenth Century

Question 1

What happened to Embroidery in 16th Cent.?

Answer 1

It moved from Ecclesiastical to Secular

Question 2

What did happened during the Reformation?

Answer 2

Embroidery was lost, mutilated, taken abroad, used for other purposes

Question 3

Elizabethan era brought in..

Answer 3

new material

new designs

Question 4

Fabric

Answer 4

linen, satin, velvet, leather

Question 5

Thread

Answer 5

wool/silk

multi colours

Question 6

What was gold and silver thread used for?

Answer 6

to outline the designs

sometimes the whole design from gold and silver

Question 7

16th Cent. Style?

Answer 7

Scroll work with freehand natural forms:
fruits, animals, birds, insects, romantic items
- pansy, rose, carnation, strawberry, honeysuckles

Question 8

Items Embroidered?

Answer 8

Tablecloths, cushions, wall panels, pillows, jackets, caps, tunics, curtains, cloaks, headdresses

Question 9

Spanish Blackwork is what?

Answer 9

A form of embroidery where gold thread is often used.

very popular in 16th cent.

Question 10

16th century design was…

Answer 10

mainly floral, long waving stems, flowers, vines

created with minute delicate stitches