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Passementerie workshop with Elizabeth Ashdown

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Updated: Oct 29, 2024

I had the privilege of joining the Romford Embroiderers in a one-day passementerie workshop with the amazing Elizabeth Ashdown.


The French term Passementerie covers a huge range of furnishing embellishments including tassels, fringes, trimmings and hand-turned cords. Libby is one of only four commercial Passementieres practicing in the UK today, and her new book "Passementerie; Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels and More", covers how to create beautiful items with this endangered craft.

Passementerie Scallop picot and Mirrored Crete braid
Scallop picot and Mirrored Crete braid

Our 5-hour workshop concentrated on loom weaving a Scallop Picot braid, followed by a Mirrored Crete braid, using wool and hand-turned cords.

Passementerie weaving on a small loom
Passementerie weaving on a small loom
Passementerie braids
Passementerie braids

Libby is a wonderful tutor, and her workshops sell out quickly. Whenever you get the chance - book into one! More information on her website below


Elizabeth Ashdown's passementerie work
Elizabeth Ashdown's passementerie work

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