Instagram story viewer> @threadwritten> reels
ThreadWritten(@threadwritten)'s profile avatar Download

ThreadWritten

@threadwritten

2701
posts
15.2K
followers
3451
following
Cultural textile tours / embroidery workshops led by Sarah Pedlow, American artist, researcher in NL @sarahpedlowstudio
Craft, culture, context.
POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED
Need a refresher on the open chain stitch or ready to learn the woven witch’s stitch or needle lace edging? Kalotaszeg Open Chain Stitch level II class is this Sunday, July 5 online at 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 7pm CET + recording available. Level up your írásos and add these stitches to your repertoire. Link in bio! ____ #threadwritten #írásos #handembroidery #learntostitch #hungariantradition
5
23 days ago
Participants stitching írásos on a mountaintop with a beautiful view on the May Transylvania tour. Take me back! ____ #threadwrittentravel #threadwritten #transylvania #textiletour
16
a month ago
The Spain textile tour finished on Monday: from the Prado, the Museo del Traje, The Royal Tapestry workshop, and the streets of Madrid to Corpus Christi in Toledo and Lagartera! We learned about art, history, Spanish cuisine and culture, and tried a few stitches in the colorful and elaborate embroidery traditions of Lagartera. Thank you to the participants, our guides, and teachers! Interested in attending next year in late May? Email sarah@threadwritten for early notification this fall. ___ #threadwritten #threadwrittentravel #textiletour #madrid #castillalamancha
3
a month ago
Corpus Christi in Largartera today! A few images of people in their traditional clothing and one of the many street altars displaying family textiles made for the young bride’s bed. The Corpus Christi procession began in 1590 celebrating the sacrament as the body of Christ and continues today as an important Catholic religious celebration. The displays show the evolution of filet lace, embroidery, cut felt work, and printed textiles used together to honor the Eucharist. Many thanks to our tour guide who showed us the altars, a translator, and the community for sharing their traditions! Lovely to see our embroidery teachers along the route! Tonight is our last night together on the Spain cultural textile tour. ___ #threadwritten #threadwrittentravel #lagartera #textiletour
17
2 months ago
Corpus Christi in Toledo on the Spain textile tour. With thyme beneath our feet and banners and tapestries hung above. Beautiful ritual and ceremony in the streets.
4
2 months ago
Lavradeira embroidery is a vivid, floral feast for the eyes, bursting with rich blues and reds. Its distinctive blooms emerge from a lacy net of delicate linework, nestled among sweet heart motifs. In Viana do Castelo, Portugal, traditional and festival dress takes the form of the lavradeira (or farm girl) costume, established aesthetically in the 19th century. The outfits are a more festive development of domingar, the clothes typically worn on Sundays and at market. Lavradeira costumes are a feat of local craftsmanship, from weaving to embroidery. Each element of the multi-layered attire is liberally embroidered with bright floral motifs, making for a truly amazing sight. Partnered with the fullness of the traditional skirt, this elaborate embroidery style leaves ample room for delightful, complex designs. As part of TATTER's World Embroidery series, researcher and artist Sarah Pedlow (@threadwritten) will lead a virtual workshop on Lavradeira Portuguese Embroidery, encompassing both its history and unique stitches. Join us on June 25th to explore this beautiful living tradition! More information at tatter.org 🌷 #lavradeira #embroideryworkshop #tatterbluelibrary
9
2 months ago
Elderflowers in bloom- so sweet! Time to make syrup or cordial! ___ #threadwritten #threadwrittentravel #elderflowers #inromania
4
2 months ago
Embroidery, horse and cart rides, and the traditional wool coat in Maramureș yesterday! We are experiencing the differences in landscape, textiles, clothing, cuisine in this area vs. Kalotaszeg. And now today is the last full day of the tour already! It goes by too fast. ❤️ ___ #threadwritten #threadwrittentravel #maramureș #textiletour
12
2 months ago
Join me with @folkwearsewing.patterns this Saturday, April 25 online at 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 7pm CET for Mexican floral embroidery with Folkwear’s Old Mexico Dress. Embroider a small scale or large floral design inspired by two different traditions in Mexico to make a dress or blouse or just the stitching. This is a great workshop for beginning embroiderers and sewists or anyone who loves color and the incredible textile traditions of Mexico. We will focus on the embroidery with Folkwear owner Molly Hamilton joining to answer any sewing pattern questions. Register at ThreadWritten.com by Friday, April 24. The recording will be available for one month. _____ #threadwritten #folkwearsewingpatterns #142oldmexicodress #embroideryworkshop
5
3 months ago
The folk art of Kalotaszeg, a region of 34 villages in Transylvania, is a rich and elaborate tradition. Spanning from wood carvings and furs to numerous complex weaves and embellishments, they are best known for Írásos, or written embroidery. These elaborate embroideries date back to the late 18th century, drawn exclusively by "writing-women" who replicate these elaborate designs from memory onto fabric. Often, a single writing woman would provide designs for at least half the makers of her village. On April 2nd, join TATTER and Sarah Pedlow of @threadwritten for a virtual workshop on Írásos. Through this in-depth cultural experience, you'll learn the intricate history of this beautiful art form, enhanced by Sarah's experience and knowledge of the region, and leave with a new textile tradition to incorporate into your practice. Find out more at tatter.org 🪢 #irasos #Transylvanianembroidery #tatterbluelibrary
7
5 months ago
Viana do Castelo + Porto, Portugal Cultural Textile Tour, August 15 - 22, 2026! Experience the vibrant culture of the Minho region: embroider, visit a weaver who grows her flax from seed, artisan embroidery studios, costume and contemporary art museums, and the tiled architecture of Porto! Attend a festival with over 1000 women in traditional dress! Limited to 6 participants, travel with my Portuguese partner and translator and me. It’s like traveling with friends with a special insight into local culture and textiles! ThreadWritten.com/viana or email sarah@threadwritten.com ___ #threadwrittentravel #threadwritten #portugaltravel #textiletour #embroideryworkshops
4
5 months ago
Two more people just registered for the Transylvania tour! A few spaces remain. Share a special small-group experience off the beaten path learning from locals in their communities! May 19 - 28, 2026 Email sarah@threadwritten.com/ visit ThreadWritten.com/transylvania for info. ____ #threadwrittentravel #threadwritten #textiletour #írásos #hungarian #romaniatravel
8
6 months ago
back to up