Ruth O'Leary Textile Art

Embroidery and inspirations

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Lindisfarne Beasts: marked up and gold

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Last time, I'd got half of the design traced on my improvised light box.  I've now got it all traced: and then the fabric stret...
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Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Lindisfarne Beasts

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Next year, the Lindisfarne Gospels are coming back North.  From July to September 2013, the Gospels will leave the British Library and be o...
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Monday, 8 October 2012

Textiles in Durham Cathedral

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Recently, Durham Cathedral, which does not normally allow photography inside, held an open evening for amateur photographers to come along...
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Sunday, 30 September 2012

White Horse: completed

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I said last time that there wasn't much left to do, and I've done it! Firstly, I needed to finish the embroidery itself, with the ...
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Wednesday, 26 September 2012

New Etsy shop!

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I've finally done something I've been meaning to do for ages, and set up a shop on Etsy. And here it is: Ruth O'Leary Textile ...
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Saturday, 22 September 2012

White Horse: half a horse

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Time to fill in the horse's body, or at least half of it. Starting with the head and legs: The stitching follows the shape of the h...
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Tuesday, 18 September 2012

White Horse: finishing the knot and starting the horse

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Some good progress to show you today, so without further ado, here's the knot finished: And with the knot done, it's time to st...
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Ruth O'Leary
I'm an embroiderer and textile artist based in Sunderland, North East England. I mostly use traditional techniques, and particularly love goldwork, appliqué, and split stitch.

Most of my work is available to buy, and I also do commissions. Get in touch!
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