It’s just slightly past our period, but this was too good not to share. Since I know some of you are fellow needleworkers or are interested in historical fashion, I thought some readers might find this interesting.

Welcome to Plimoth Plantation’s newest blog. The Embroiderers’ Story will chronicle the progress of a particular project being carried out by the members of Plimoth Plantation’s Colonial Wardrobe & Textiles Department, along with essential help and support from members of the historic needlework community.

Over the next year, we will be recreating a 17th-century embroidered jacket, such as that worn by Dorothy Cary, later Viscountess Rochford, in this portrait dated c. 1614-1618. The work will be done entirely by hand, using 17th-century techniques and modern materials that most closely replicate the original linen cloth and silk and metal threads.

Here is the rest of the introductory post and you can find the newest entries on the main blog page.

(Found via Lavender Rose Ramblings who will be stitching on the project! Congrats!)