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MOUNTMELLICK

Mountmellick embroidery technique is easily recognized by its bold, heavy stitches, the natural floral motifs, the absence of any openwork, the predominantly surface stitches, the typical fringed edges and the general overall appearance of sculptured surface. Traditionally worked with heavy knitting cotton on a heavy firm cotton base, the finished work was intended to be extremely durable and take many harsh washings. Common projects were pillow shams, quilts, sachet cases and general household items.

A convent in the town of Mountmellick, Ireland, in the center of the textile industry, is given credit for the origination of this technique in the early part of the 19th century.

 

MOUNTMELLICK FABRIC

The Mountmellick fabric that supply is the traditional cotton satin jean Mountmellick fabric used for Mountmellick embroidery.

The fabric is a tightly woven, 100% cotton satin, the shiny side of the fabric is embroidered upon with the matt Mountmellick Thread, giving Mountmellick its characteristic contrast.

The Mountmellick fabric is 55 inches (137 cm) wide.

COLOUR

White

COST

(MMF1) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $15.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MMF1) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $10.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MMF13.5) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $8.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MMF13.5) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $7.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MMF13.5) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $6.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MMF13.5) Piece of Mountmellick Fabric: $5.00 Canadian Dollars

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Mountmellick Cone

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Mountmellick Embroidery Threads

The Mountmellick threads that I offer are the traditional pure white 100% cotton threads used for Mountmellick embroidery. The thread has a mat surface which contrasts nicely with the traditional satin surface of  Mountmellick fabric.

I offer the Mountmellick thread in four different sizes:

Mountmellick Thread #1: Is very fine and can be used for other forms of whitework including pulled work, embroidery Anglais and fine whitework.

Mountmellick Thread #2: Commonly two different weights of Mountmellick thread are used in mountmellick embroidery, #2 and #4 make a good combination or #3 and #4.

Mountmellick Thread #3: Near to the weight of #4 makes a good thread for stem stitch, satin stitch, fly stitch.

Mountmellick Thread #4: The heaviest of the Mountmellick threads, is great for padding and French Knots.

COSTS

(MTHMC) Cone of Mountmellick Thread (#1 & #2): $22.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MTHMC) Cone of Mountmellick Thread (#3 & #4): $15.00 Canadian Dollars

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(MTHMS) Skein of Mountmellick Thread (#1 & #2): $4.50 Canadian Dollars

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(MTHMS) Skein of Mountmellick Thread (#3 & #4): $6.00 Canadian Dollars

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MOUNTMELLICK CORNER DESIGN (KW1)

The Corner Design is a beginner to advanced Mountmellick technique.

Working the embroidery: A variety of different embroidery stitches (approximately 15) are worked with traditional Mountmellick threads (two thickness' of white cotton embroidery threads) on a heavy white satin jean fabric. The stitches worked are bold giving the picture a 3-dimensional effect.

The kit has detailed instructions and lots of diagrams to guide your through the embroidery. The instructions are written with the beginner in mind and intended to guide embroiderers of any level through the embroidery from beginning to end. The fabric comes with the design hand drawn on so there are no worries about transferring the design.

I am offering free correspondence and free on going critique for this kit, for more details go to - Free on going critique.

EMBROIDERY SIZE

Height: 7 inches (17 1/2 cm)     Width: 7 3/4 inches (19 1/2 cm)

KIT CONTENTS

Instruction Booklet  |  No. 5 embroidery needle  |  2 sizes of Mountmellick embroidery threads  |  A piece of white satin fabric approximately 12 inches square (30 cm square) with design hand drawn on.

KIT COST

(KW1) Mountmellick White Work Kit: $45.00 Canadian Dollars

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I recommend stretcher bar frames to work Mountmellick in as you can get excellent tension on all four sides of the embroidery resulting in smoother stitches. For information about the frames visit my Embroidery Frames webpage. (Parcel Mail costs apply to stretcher bar frames).

(TSSF&TT) 15 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks: $17.00 Canadian Dollars

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MOUNTMELLICK NEEDLES (KW1)

Size 4 crewel embroidery needles are used for Mountmellick embroideyr. The needles have a long eye for easier threading a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for placing the stitches. This needle is not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.

COST

(NCEN4) Packet of 15 Crewel Embroidery Needles Size 4: $2.50 Canadian Dollars

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BEGINNERS GUIDE TO MOUNTMELLICK EMBROIDERY (MBM1)

Soft back book, 64 pages, written by Pat Trott and published by Search Press Needlecrafts.

This informative book has step by step photos of how to transfer the Mountmellick designs provided onto the fabric, how to work the Mountmellick embroidery stitches and how to knit the fringe often used around Mountmellick accessories. This is a great book to learn Mountmellick embroidery.

I can provide the Mountmellick fabric and Mountmellick threads to work the projects shown in the book.

BOOK COST

(MBM1) Beginners Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery Book: $25.95 Canadian Dollars

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MOUNTMELLICK EMBROIDERY INSPIRED BY NATURE (MBMEIBY)

Soft back book, 88 pages, written by Yvette Stanton and Prue Scott and Published by Kangaroo Press.

15 Beautiful projects ranging from beginners to intermediate to advanced level.

The book contains easy-to-follow step-by-step stitch and knitting instructions, project instructions, clear black and white diagrams and colour photograph of each finished project.

There are two chapters of project: one with traditional-style designs and applications, and the other with traditional-style designs with contemporary applications. Whatever your experience or tastes this book has something to satisfy your creative desires.

This book is a great accompaniment for my Mountmellick corner design kit.

I can provide the Mountmellick fabric and Mountmellick threads to work the projects shown in the book.

BOOK COST

(MBMEIBN) Mountmellick Embroidery Inspired by Nature Book: $24.95 Canadian Dollars

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MOUNTMELLICK EMBROIDERY (MBM2)

Soft back book, 96 pages, written by Jules and Kaethe Kliot and published by Priscilla Publishing Company.

This book illustrates many examples of Mountmellick designs and the stitches used.

Each illustration has a description of how the piece was worked, detailing the stitches used and the location of the stitches on the piece.

There are no working samples in the book but the illustrations viewed can be copied and used.

This book is a great accompaniment for my Mountmellick corner design kit.

I can provide the Mountmellick fabric and Mountmellick threads to work the projects shown in the book.

BOOK COST

(MBM2) Mountmellick Embroidery Book: $25.95 Canadian Dollars

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Address: 1481 Hunterbrook Road NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 4V4, Canada Telephone: (403) 274 6293  Email: tanja@berlinembroidery.com