I am so pleased to have finished my third piece using a technique called Punto Antico.
Lilies Scissor Fob, designed by Gingerbread Girl Designs
This is Lilies Scissor Fob, designed by Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs. It is a companion piece to Lilies Biscornu, a piece which I stitched as part of a class at the fall 2015 Creativ Festival.
Lilies Punto Antico set, designed by Gingerbread Girl Designs
Punto Antico is an Italian technique, generally done as a form of whitework with signification sections of cutwork. The technique has been traced back to the 15th century, but it as evolved significantly since then. In fact, it seems to be undergoing a bit of a revival right now, partly lead by Kathryn Drummond here in Canada.
While appearing similar to Hardanger, Punto Antico is significantly different. For example, when cutting away sections for cutwork, instead of kolster blocks, an overcast stitch is used to secure the loose fabric threads.
Cutwork close-up (Precious Jewel, designed by Gingerbread Girl Designs)
I’m not sure where I am going to go next with Punto Antico. Knowing me and how I love to gather techniques and knowledge like it is all going to disappear tomorrow, I will probably move on to something else and possible revisit Punto Antico many years down the road. In fact, this piece of Casalguidi embroidery is calling my name.
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You’ve done a lovely job of all three projects, Heather!
I hope you don’t mind, but I posted a link to this post on my Facebook page. Wonderful work!
GORGEOUS!!! What else can I say??
xxx
Beautiful
I love reading your blog. Thank you for introducing me to so many different types of stitches.
Beautiful work!
Very pretty!
I absolutely love your blog. Everytime you post one of your projects, it’s like sampling a new tea – it’s all handwork related, which I love, but things I never knew existed before, or never knew how doable they were. I’m an avid knitter, quilter and bag maker these days, but it is so nice to see projects that I may want to try someday. I enjoy the education you provide as well. Punto Antico – never heard of it until today – and it is just lovely.
I had a blog once and know how much work that goes into it, so all your posts are greatly appreciated.
Thank-you
They’re so pretty. Now i wish I had bought the kits 🙂 I’m the same when it comes to learning new techniques. So scared that tomorrow the opportunity will be gone lol
Oh how adorable and delicate it looks!!!!
It’s gorgeous! You do beautiful work!
That is so pretty! The colours perfectly set off the delicate stitching. You did a great job.
Wow that’s beautiful! Congrats!!
Very pretty finish!
Awesome finish! I love hat shade of purple and white. It looks very feminine 🙂
It’s beautiful Heather. Well done! Looking forward to seeing which technique you move on to next. 🙂
This is a lovely piece of work. Just wonderful.
It is a fascinating technique, isn’t it!
Beautiful scissor fob and a lovely technique. I’ve stitched hardanger although not for a while but not this style.
I’m looking forward to the new embroidery next!
It’s beautiful, so intricate and delicate. I’d never heard of the technique before. I’m sure it is something you’ll do again in the future. I love how the fabric compliments the whitework so well
Wow – it is all so beautiful!
OOOOOOOO and AAAHHHHHHHH, this is seriously some pretty stitching. Your needles must LOVE you!
Buenos dÃas!
Me encanta esta técnica aunque no la practico mucho.
Su trabajo es maravilloso.
Gracias por compartir!
Buen fin de semana!
Oooo Heather, this is simply gorgeous!