Does anyone do Mountmellick embroidery? I'd like to use that style, but am having trouble getting the right cotton yard for it. I'm very intrigued by this style of embroidery.

I got my Mountmellick that I ordered today. The photo showed a big cone that I thought I was buying. However, only 10 meters. It was in the fine print that you did not by a cone. It'll be a good start, but probably not enough to finish a project that I have in mind. Maybe I'll just do something small before attacking something like a pillow.

I have used candle wicking thread when do Mountmellick embroidery, it looked fine and because I also like to do this type of embroidery I can get a lot of different colours. I know that it is usually done in cream or white, but I do like to experiment.

There is an embroidery machine set, but I just cannot remember who the digitiser is. Thinking perhaps one of the African digitisers. out.

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by pennyhal2 19 Apr 2020

I'd worry that my machine would not like the thickness of the thread. Sounds interesting to do on a machine.

For those of you who are not familiar with this style of embroidery, I thought I'd post a photo for you!

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by sewmadau 19 Apr 2020

Hi
I have just been sorting through my designs and came across what I thought was Mountmellick.. I have a card from Studio Bernina called Historical Embroidery by Pamela Burke, it is Carrickmacross, sorry if I got your hopes up. Also I have Carrickmcross from Threads & Scissors which is as you all no African site.

First I have heard of it so naturally intrigued, Looks beautiful reminds me of heirloom done as tone on tone ie white on white
best of luck
big hugs from London xx

Many years ago I had a colleague who studied hand embroidery to an advanced level and I loved the Mountmellick work she produced it was stunning

Hi, I have a book on Mountmellick, the thread used in this book I quote:
Matt thread is used, as a contrast to the sheen on the fabric. Often only one or two different thicknesses of thread were used on each piece. When the work was very large for example, as bedcover, the threads used were very thick, in keeping with the scale. End of quote. I'm going to use a thread on a knitting cone I have, which is crochet no. 5. This I will try out when I have decided on which of the many patterns that are in this book. I hope this helps you. Hugs from Maureen

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by pennyhal2 05 Apr 2020

Yes, it does. Thanks. I'm looking for a source of this type of thread, but so far no luck. What size needle do you use?

by pennyhal2 05 Apr 2020

Ooops. I just looke below. When I tried to google it, I didn't succeed getting to that site. Guess I didn't search hard enough!

by pennyhal2 05 Apr 2020

Did more searching. I'm thinking of using sashiko thread as it looks like the right size and texture. Will talk to my friend who knits too.

by momac 19 Apr 2020

Hi again, use a needle with a big eye that will fit the cotton you use. According to my Candlewicking book here in South Africa we use crochet number 5, 8 or 12. According to this book one can get the crochet cotton in the United States. Keep looking and keep us up-dated. Hugs from Maureen

I had never heard of this type of embroidery, so I Googled it. Here's what I found: Mountmellick Embroidery is a dimensional white on white embroidery done in white knitting cotton on a heavy white cotton satin jean. I've found a listing on Etsy for spools of yarn and a whole lot of books about this beautiful form of embroider.

Hope this helps! I'd love to see your work!

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by pennyhal2 05 Apr 2020

Apparently, this thread ships from England and the estimate charge for shipping is $30+ dollars. I'm looking for something in the USA.