Bliaut embroidery

[stellar_muddle]

Finished the arm band embroidery for the bias cut bliaut. Currently out on the line after washing. The blue wool is definitely not colourfast, though it doesn't appear to bleed into the embroidery thread too much.
Piccies behind cut or in this sequence here. The first two photos of the armband bits are the most recent and the two of the neckline were taken a while ago. Spot the different shades of blue depending on the lighting conditions.





Z has the fun of an afternoon in the office in prep for the next couple days in the field. Me, having finished the embroidery, time to do the dishes...

PS Why in NZ is Anzac Day associated with poppies, whereas over here the poppies are used for Armistace Day and today is a badge or rosemary (for rememberance)? Just curious.

Comments

[sandhi.livejournal.com]

Mmm, pretty. What stiches/materials? Based on anything specific?

[alpha-angel.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I know this one - it was on the documentary yesterday. Early on, a batch of poppies (made in France, I think?) was sent over for Armistice Day, but they arrived too late, so they decided to use them for Anzac Day instead.