Needlework

Needlework, which is still practised traditionally in every house, was once a splendid art, an art in which English workers were especially famous, so that, early in the XIIIth century, vestments embroidered in

Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving Grace Christie

"Needlework," she had said once when a friend had tried to induce her to ply a needle of some sort, "is all very well for those who can hear.

The Rebellion of Margaret Geraldine Mockler 1900

Thistles were cut out from one, roses from another, shamrocks and daffodils – some no bigger than a 5p piece – and arranged individually on to silk tulle for the Royal School of Needlework to appliqué.

Duchess of Cambridge wedding dress steals the show at Buckingham Palace 2011

So a tram ride to a few blocks from one side of Lake Zurich landed me at the Bellerive Museum for an exhibition entitled "A New Hook: Rethinking Needlework" at 9 Francs $10.75 for admission.

Magda Abu-Fadil: "Bezaubern" Zurich on a Short Business Trip Magda Abu-Fadil 2011

The corseted bodice and full skirt both featured lace applique which was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, meaning that the dress was not wholly made within the grounds of Buckingham Place as was initially suggested.

Royal wedding dress under the microscope 2011

The red lace Marchesa gown she wore to the opening ceremony was an itchy-looking monstrosity -- whoever did the lacework should perhaps have gone to the Royal School of Needlework which did the lacework on Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Yvonne Yorke: Prince William on Honeymoon As Controversial Diana Film Premieres in Cannes Yvonne Yorke 2011

So a tram ride to a few blocks from one side of Lake Zurich landed me at the Bellerive Museum for an exhibition entitled "A New Hook: Rethinking Needlework" at 9 Francs $10.75 for admission.

Magda Abu-Fadil: "Bezaubern" Zurich on a Short Business Trip Magda Abu-Fadil 2011

The red lace Marchesa gown she wore to the opening ceremony was an itchy-looking monstrosity -- whoever did the lacework should perhaps have gone to the Royal School of Needlework which did the lacework on Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Yvonne Yorke: Prince William on Honeymoon As Controversial Diana Film Premieres in Cannes Yvonne Yorke 2011

Getty Images The lace appliqué for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace, reports the Journal's Cecile Rohwedder.

The Dress 2011

The red lace Marchesa gown she wore to the opening ceremony was an itchy-looking monstrosity -- whoever did the lacework should perhaps have gone to the Royal School of Needlework which did the lacework on Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Yvonne Yorke: Prince William on Honeymoon As Controversial Diana Film Premieres in Cannes Yvonne Yorke 2011