Book of The Season

Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry

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I'm so excited about my new book, Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry, published by Search Press. Publication date is mid-June 2026, but it's possible to pre-order it already via the button-links below.

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Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry is a collection of 25 hand-drawn designs from the Bayeux Tapestry, ranging from border images to horses, trees, buildings and men from the main panel. Each image comes with inspirational photos of my replica embroidery and a guide to my way of stitching it. These 25 images have also been added as full-scale iron-on patterns for you to use. Cut out, pin on, iron and embroider.

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Have I picked Harold and the fateful arrow as one of the pattern? Of course! The book wouldn't be complete without it. I have also added him on horseback with a bird of prey from the beginning of the Bayeux Tapestry, when his vision intact. It's important to show both ends of the scale.

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In addition to the 25 pattern images, I have chosen another 20 scenes to highlight due to their, in my opinion, interesting details from a handicraft perspective. While studying these scenes, I've attempted to get into the head of the people working on them in the 11th century. Do I feel connected to them? Yes, I often do. When reading this book, you are likely to get into my head. Will you feel connect to me? Perhaps.

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