Thursday, June 14, 2012

Royal Embroidered Monogram Crowned Initial 'E'


This is beautiful needlework, isn't it? I'm assuming it's for Queen Elizabeth II but I'm not really sure. See it full size at Townmouse on Flickr. You will be flabbergasted! 
Here's what she says about this piece in her embroidery photostream: "From an old, long out-of-print Italian book on beautiful monogram embroidery. It includes some of the best examples of this type of work I've ever seen. Many of these pieces were ebroidered for royal and titled families over the last century, hence the use of crowns in quite a lot of the work. The text is in italian."

4 comments:

JulesTX said...

Stunning !!

Susie said...

Rosemary, I love that piece. Aren't old linens and hankies the best. Hope you are doing well and enjoying some nice weather. Smiles, Susie

jean said...

Nice! It must be wonderful to have such embroidery talent.

The Queen Vee said...

Exquisite!