Mountmellick Work: Irish White Embroidery

by Jane Houston Almqvist, Jane Houston-Almqvist

Mountmellick work is probably the best known style of Irish white embroidery. The richly decorative patterns of thick cotton thread depict natural forms, especially the abundant flora of the area. Although the practice has declined, the old paper patterns were preserved by local enthusiasts. The author had access to these while preparing this work, which is not only a history of the craft, but also a practical manual with many full-sized patterns.

80 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got what I needed out of it, but I didn't care for the hand-drawn patterns and wish the photos were better quality. You can't really see the detail, and that's pretty much essential with embroidery photos.