Queen Anne's Lace & Embroidery Pattern
The weed that inspired an embroidery pattern!
You have probably seen this beautiful weed growing along roadsides….it blooms in mid summer and continues into the fall. It is called Queen Anne’s lace because of its lacey pattern of blooms.
“Queen Anne’s lace is said to have been named after Queen Anne of England, who was an expert lace maker. Legend has it that when pricked with a needle, a single drop of blood fell from her finger onto the lace, leaving the dark purple floret found in the flower’s center.
The name wild carrot derived from the plant’s past history of use as a substitute for carrots. The fruit of this plant is spiky and curls inward, reminiscent of a bird’s nest, which is another of its common names.” ~ gardeningknowhow.com
The structure of this plant is stunning…
…at all stages…
from all directions…
This image is the inspiration for one of the embroidery patterns!
…and this is the inspiration for the second embroidery pattern.
Queen Anne’s lace looks beautiful in an arrangement…especially with a pop of hand made lace.
Place it in a candleholder or pair it with vintage finds like an old coffee pot…
… or metal measuring cups
Next time you see it blooming beside the road…stop and snip a few stems!
Queen Anne’s Lace Embroidery
Download Patterns here
Supply List
two linen pieces: 12” square pearl cotton: #5 ecru, brown, and taupe
embroidery hoop, needle, scissors, and an erasable marking pen