...soft thread braided to form the wick of candles
...a form of embroidery
...nursery rhyme from the early 1800’s...
Jack be nimble
Jack be quick
Jack jump over
The candlestick wick
jumping candlesticks was a form of fortune-telling and sport
good luck was signaled by clearing the candle without extinguishing the flame
Would not recommend trying this with my
great-great-grandma’s candlestick…
she was pretty nimble and quick in her day!
monogram B. has candlewicking details based upon French handwork from the 1870’s
jumped any candlewickssticks lately for luck?
19 comments:
Boy, I not only get eye candy when I come over here, but I learn something new every time, Cathy! Love this monogram and the detailing you added.
Interesting fact about candlesticks! I love that embroidered "B" - would suit me to a "t" :-) xo,
Great post. Gorgeous candlestick... such a weird sport haha
B for Beautiful!
Never knew that!! Take care, Caroline
Awww, I have been reading straight out of a classic nursery rhyme book every night. At the kindergarten beginner's day they said that the kids who know them pick up reading much faster. I act like I haven't been through this before. Maybe it all happened so "wick" :) Gorgeous thread colors!! XO, Kelly
Perhaps a "don't try this at home" disclaimer should be added - no one comes close to your fabulous talent with a needle!
xxoo
I never knew that about the jumping over the candlestick part. Well, I never!!!
Your monograms are my favourites!
Sarahx
I live in a very old wooden house..so no candles are lit in this house..therefore not a candlestick in sight! Love the 'B' though..beautiful in gold.
Such a beautiful gold monogram!! Love it! Hope you're having a lovely week, sweets. It's been gorgeous here, but today's a drizzly day ... perfect for getting some work done! ;)
Bright and beautiful, just what is needed for a blustery day.
No...but I got the prettiest tall brass candlesticks yesterday from our friend, Eddie Ross!!!! Love your candlestitchery!!!
xo Elizabeth
Oh, I just LOVE your posts, Cathy! All these years, and I never knew what jumping over a candlestick meant. :)
I adore your candlewick inspired monogram. It is SO elegant. I used to do some candlewick embroidery, way long ago.
So very classy!!.. nice detail and not so much that the mono gets lost... perfect!
Maddie
Beautiful! New follower...Ann sent me!
Ann sent me to your pretty blog. Your work is amazing! I'm your newest follower.
Have a great day!
Who knew? I just love learning these interesting tidbits. And how beautiful is your candlewicking detail!!
Great post. Absolutely lovely monogram, Cathy. ~ Sarah
Love love LOVE your monograms!
OMG. I am drooling, truly.
I would love to have you embroider two pillows for me. How does that work?
I will go check out your website too now. I found you through sweet Ann on Sutton Place.
:)
So glad to meet you!!!!
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