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Upcoming needlework shows in Italy

Our blackwork embroideries will be on show at the following events:

  • FILI MAGICI – 5th Edition

Needlework exhibition in the Renaissance Della Rovere Castle in Vinovo, near Turin (Piedmont, Italy).
57 Italian and French exhibitors will show 54 different techniques of embroidery and lace.

FILI MAGICI 2016


Castello della Rovere, Vinovo (TO), Italy

Dates and schedule: from 20/05/2016 to 22/05/2016
Friday 20 May 2016: from 15.00 to 19.30
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May 2016: from 9.30 to 19.00

Entrance: 5,00 Euros (free for children under 12)

FOR MORE INFO:
Website: www.filimagici-vinovo.it
Email: Gisella Tamagno – gisellarte@gmail.com


Fili Magici 2014
Above: some pics of the previous edition of Fili Magici
  • DI FILO IN FILO – 15th Edition

Textile art fair hosted in the Filatoio Rosso, the oldest silk factory in Europe, built in 1676-1678 by Giovanni Girolamo Galleani, and now museum.

Di filo in filo 2016


Filatoio Rosso, Caraglio (CN), Italy

Dates and schedule: from 11/06/2016 to 12/06/2016
Saturday 11 June 2016: from 14.00 to 19.00
Sunday 12 June 2016: from 9.00 to 19.00

Entrance: Free

FOR MORE INFO:
Website: www.comune.caraglio.cn.it


Filatoio Rosso - Caraglio
Filatoio Rosso – Caraglio
  • MOSTRA DEL RICAMO E DEL TESSUTO – VALTOPINA – 17th Edition

Embroidery and textile exhibition in Valtopina, near Perugia, in the beautiful Umbrian region.
The event will host nearly 90 exhibitors from Italy and from many foreign countries.

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Valtopina (PG), Italy

Dates and schedule: from 02/09/2016 to 04/09/2016
Friday 2 September 2016: 10.30-13.00/15.00-20.00
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2016: 9.00-13.00/15.00-20.00

Entrance: 6,00 Euros

FOR MORE INFO:
Website: www.mostravaltopina.it
Email: ricamovaltopina@libero.it


valtopina 2016

 

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Ricami diVini 2015: embroideries and wines in the hills of Monferrato, Italy

Ricami Divini Rosignano MonferratoOn the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of May 2015, the town of Rosignano Monferrato in Piedmont, Italy, will host an interesting exhibition of needlework: Ricami diVini. Protagonists of the event will be, of course, the embroideries, but also the internationally renowned wines produced in these valleys, including Barbera, Grignolino, Cortese and Freisa.
The Monferrato hills, together with Langhe and Roero, have recently been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, for their typical tuff cellars (infernot) and vineyards. In this wonderful location, Ricami diVini will feature the works of famous Italian and French needlework designers.

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We will be there too, and will present a new pattern designed for this occasion: “Sparrows and grapes“.
Here is a preview…

Sparrows and grapes - Ajisai Designs

The chart will be available worldwide after the exhibit.


Locandina RICAMI 2015 ridottoRICAMI DiVINI
Rosignano Monferrato (AL), Italy

Dates and schedule:

  • Saturday 23rd May 2015: needlework exhibition from 16.30 to 19.00 (Teatro Ideal, free entrance)
  • Sunday 24th May 2015: needlework exhibition from 9.00 to 19.00 (Teatro Ideal, free entrance)
    During the whole day: free wine tastings, traditional dances, guided tours through the infernot cellars and the historical and natural beauties of the area.

For more info, visit the official blog:

www.ricamidivini.it


 

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Birth of a design: Blackwork orchids

blackwork orchids - design

… Inspiration …

orchids 1

orchids 2

orchids 3

orchids 4

… Ink Sketch …

blackwork orchids - Ink sketch

… Final Design …

blackwork orchids - design

… Embroidery …

blackwork orchids - embroidery

ORCHIDS
A blackwork design by Valentina Sardu for Ajisai Designs

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… From our Blackwork Patterns Collection …

 

ORCHIDS & WATER LILY
by Valentina Sardu for Ajisai Designs
Product type: A set of two blackwork charts.
Stitch count:
– Orchids: 136 x 93
– Water Lily: 136 x 119
Stitches: Holbein Stitch
Instructions in English, French and Italian

Click here for MORE INFO.