A tie-on pocket in shades of white, hand-embroidered with seasonal plants foraged in Winter.

Detail of a tie-on pocket in shades of white, hand-embroidered with seasonal plants foraged in Winter.

The next of my FOUR POCKETS FOR SEASONAL FORAGERS is WINTER. Hand-embroidered cleavers, sweet chestnuts, chickweed, oyster mushrooms, & hairy bittergrass.

There is a long & sexist history around the lack of pockets in women's clothing, with the tie on pocket, rising to popularity in the C17th.

That outfit would fail vetting.

Ha! These are possibly too fancy for everyday wear, but nevertheless a very satisfying weight and size!

I think tie-on pockets should become a thing!

Thank you, Susie!

A tie-on pocket in shades of white, hand-embroidered with seasonal plants foraged in Winter.

Detail of a tie-on pocket in shades of white, hand-embroidered with seasonal plants foraged in Winter.

The next of my FOUR POCKETS FOR SEASONAL FORAGERS is WINTER. Hand-embroidered cleavers, sweet chestnuts, chickweed, oyster mushrooms, & hairy bittergrass.

There is a long & sexist history around the lack of pockets in women's clothing, with the tie on pocket, rising to popularity in the C17th.

A tree covered in pinky-white blossom.

A lovely bit of blossom today in Brighton.

Thank you!

Thanks, Susie – will post the other three at some point soon.

An Autumnal-coloured pocket based on a C17th design to be tied at the waist and embroidered with several seasonal plants.

Close up of an Autumnal-coloured pocket based on a C17th design to be tied at the waist and embroidered with several seasonal plants.

Being into plants/ natural remedies/ folkloric stuff (plus the social history of pockets), I recently conceived FOUR POCKETS FOR SEASONAL FORAGERS & learnt a little more about foraging while embroidering them.

I started the cycle with AUTUMN, & stitched poke root, burdock, poke berries, & hawthorn.

How very selfish…! #SweetDreams

No, you’re alright, they went back last year…

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Not content with having all the best tunes, the Devil stocks a pretty fine gift shop…

Oooh, I’ve not seen this one before. You can really feel the warmth of those stones…

The words “EAT ME” were beautifully marked in currants.

Yup - surprised myself!

Ta, Mr P!

Yep, chugging along!

Oof!

Lovely medieval vibes!

A lovely piece and great images, especially if you at work.

Aw, thank you, Pat!

Ha! Thanks, Lorelei, they took their toll on my fingertips!

Thanks, Susie!

Ha ha! Love that!

Yes indeed!

For me!

Thank you - though it wore my fingertips to a frazzle!

Crazy patchwork quilt I made at the end of last year. Given that, in addition to handsewing all the pieces, it is covered with embroidery, I'd expected it to take me months – but I stitched like a demon and completed it in seven weeks!