Mountmellick is whitework embroidery originating from the town of Mountmellick in Ireland. It uses many knotted and padded stitches and predominantly floral motifs.
104 full colour pages, 2 pattern sheets
Paperback
195 x 275 mm
600+ full colour illustrations and photos
2nd fully revised and expanded edition published November 2007, 1st edition published 2004
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Mountmellick supplies packs
The ultimate Mountmellick kit
Includes:
"Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature"
polycotton satin jean fat quarter
1 x No 2 maxiskein Mountmellick thread
1 x No 3 maxiskein Mountmellick thread
1 x No 4 maxiskein Mountmellick thread
chenille needles, 22, 1 pack
darner needles, 1-5, 1 pack
darner needles, 14-18, 1 pack
2 balls knitting cotton
NB: When knitting the fringe, to use four strands of yarn from just two balls, squash the balls, take out the cardboard core, and find the middle ends as well as the outside ends. Use these four ends together to knit with.
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Mountmellick thread
Mountmellick thread is completely matt, that is, it has no shine at all. It is a finely twisted thread made of soft, unmercerised cotton. These threads were developed specifically for use in Mountmellick embroidery, in consultation with one of Ireland's premier teachers of Mountmellick embroidery.
Pearl cotton and coton a broder should NEVER be used for Mountmellick embroidery. They are too shiny. When I went to Mountmellick to research my book on the subject, I took with me some coton a broder to use. The ladies there were aghast! "You can't use that - it's too shiny!" Thread for Mountmellick embroidery should be completely matt - have no shine. Anyone who tells you different is not being true to the tradition of Mountmellick embroidery. Threads developed specifically for Mountmellick embroidery ARE available right here, so why not use them?
No 2 maxiskein (thinnest) 100m skein. White.
Delivery to
Australia
$AU13.50
Delivery to the rest of the world
$AU26.00
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Cotton satin jean fabric
This top quality cotton satin jean or cotton sateen is a heavy weight fabric with a high thread count, perfect for Mountmellick embroidery. It is cream in colour when purchased, and at the completion of embroidery, it is boiled white - it should not be left to remain cream. This is the same as the fabric that I purchased when I was in Mountmellick in Ireland. It is the real deal!
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Cotton satin jean
Cream, 100% cotton.
Delivery to
Australia
Delivery to the rest of the world
Per metre. 137cm wide. The desired quantity will be supplied in one continuous length. If 10cm lengths are also selected, they will be added to this length.
$AU107.00
$AU118.00
Per 10cm. 137cm wide. The desired quantity will be supplied in one continuous length. If metre quantities are also selected, they will be added to this length.
Polycotton satin jean fabric
Our polycotton satin jean fabric is a medium weight fabric, with a low sheen. It is very economical for working Mountmellick. Many of the projects in our book "Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature" were worked on this fabric.
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Polycotton satin jean
White, 50% cotton, 50% polyester.
Delivery to
Australia
Delivery to the rest of the world
Per metre. 137cm wide. The desired quantity will be supplied in one continuous length. If 10cm lengths are also selected, they will be added to this length.
$AU27.00
$AU38.00
Per 10cm. 137cm wide. The desired quantity will be supplied in one continuous length. If metre quantities are also selected, they will be added to this length.
Mountmellick knitting cotton is used to create the knitted fringes that edge Mountmellick embroidery. It is a completely matt, non-mercerised yarn that is finely twisted and has no fluffy bits!
Mountmellick knitting cotton 50g ball, 4 ply, white, cotton. Each ball comes with complimentary instructions for two knitted fringe variations.
Delivery to
Australia
Delivery to the rest of the world
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Single ball.
$AU12.00
$AU21.00
Twin pack. Two 50gram balls.
NB: When knitting the fringe, to use four strands of yarn from just two balls, squash the balls, take out the cardboard core, and find the middle ends as well as the outside ends. Use these four ends together to knit with.
6 needles per pack.
Used for most stitching in Mountmellick embroidery
Delivery to
Australia
$AU3.20
Delivery to the rest of the world
$AU5.20
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Darner needles, 1-5
10 needles per pack. Used for knot stitches in Mountmellick embroidery.
Delivery to
Australia
$AU3.20
Delivery to the rest of the world
$AU5.20
Darner needles, 14-18
7 needles per pack. Used for very large knot stitches.