Embroidery Show on PBS

If you ever get to England then try to visit Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, there are some wonderful 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries. The place was built in a hurry, in the winter they mixed the mortar with beer because the weather was so cold that water just froze.

While you're there try Haddon Hall too

Ah, places I have visited. In the late 80s I spent the better part of 2 years working in the UK (near Southend). And had lots of opportunity to tour. Probably good for about a month a year in the UK for most of the 80s and 90s. Hmmm, someone I know - either my aunt or me actually has some china in "Haddon Hall" pattern. Good references.

I did a lot of tapestry and embroidery looking in France as well. This show just struck me as the fabrics I suddenly saw were really something.

ellice

It's not on here. At least not at this time. I will look for it because usually all the public service stations carry the same programs, but at different time.

Lucille

I don't know - here the 2 stations have some things at different times. About half the show was about the embroidery. Some sumptuous fabrics.

ellice