Bradford Khaki Handicrafts Club
The Bradford Khaki Handicrafts Club was established in 1918 to provide occupational therapy and employment for men returning from the First World War (1914-1918). Among the handicrafts provided was embroidery.
Pesel, Louisa (1870-1947)
Louisa Frances Pesel (1870-1947) was born in Bradford (W. Yorkshire, England), the daughter of Bradford merchant Frederick Robert Pesel and his wife, Isabella. She was educated at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School. Louisa Pesel was a distinguished scholar, practitioner and teacher of the art of embroidery.
International Textile Collection
The International Textile Collection was formerly, until 2019, known as the ULITA Archive of International Textiles. It now forms part of Special Collections, Leeds University Library.
Composite Stitch
A composite stitch is made up of two or more different stitches. This type of stitch is sometimes referred to as a compound stitch.
Tapestry Embroidery
See canvas embroidery.
Freedom Quilts
Free Style Embroidery
See embroidery styles.
Counted Thread Embroidery
See embroidery styles.
Limerick tambour lace
Limerick tambour lace is a form of embroidered net lace, made with a machine-made net (tulle) and using chain stitch and a tambour hook for decoration. It should not be confused with Limerick run lace. It was made in Limerick, Ireland, from about 1829, when Mr Charles Walker set up a lace manufacturing business.