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Couched cordwork?

topic posted Sun, February 18, 2007 - 1:21 PM by  Val
Hello busy-fingered folk;

I am interested in couched cordwork for a new gown design for a 1570s project that I am starting. I know that by this time undercouching was larging replaced by over-couching. I am having a hard time finding good illustrations or even many articles out there.

I have searched a bit on the web for examples of 16th century couched cord work photos or paintings. I have found a few sources, Arnold Patterns of Fashion and a Lucet cord book that I own has two samples.

Does anyone have or know of any other source (web, book) of examples of this in Elizabethan dress, Or even Middle Ages?

Thanks!
Valerie
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  • Val
    Val
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    Re: Couched cordwork?

    Mon, April 9, 2007 - 4:41 PM
    I'll take that as a no. But I bump this in a small hope that it will trigger some memory of a source for someone. =)
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      Re: Couched cordwork?

      Fri, May 4, 2007 - 1:46 AM
      are you looking for a specific design? I like to use Celtic knotwork. Any linear design will work for couching so you could even use quilting stencils.
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      • Val
        Val
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        Re: Couched cordwork?

        Mon, May 7, 2007 - 8:44 AM
        Thank you.
        I had not thought of quilting stencils
        I am looking for any design that would be period appropriate for 16century England.
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