Hands DVD Showcase - Patchwork, Lace & Embroidery

Hands DVD were recorded when imbued by a sense of urgency to record crafts in their natural surroundings before they disappeared completely, David & Sally Shaw, under contract to RTE, travelled the length and breadth of Ireland and its islands to assemble this important collection of 37 films on traditional Irish crafts and lifestyles, where the emphasis is on the skills of human hands rather than on machines.

Join us in Moate library for a showcasing of Hands DVD - Patchwork, Lace & Embroidery. Feel free to bring your own craft.

Patchwork - 1981

Alex Meldrum from Co. Antrim introduces the range of traditional Irish patchworks. The film demonstrates the techniques, materials and methods used in the making of several popular types

Lace - 1983

One of Ireland's most highly regarded crafts since the 17th century, this film shows the various styles made around the country.

Embroidery - 1989

Shows us a range of Irish needle work. Experts demonstrate Ayrshire work, sprigging, & drawn thread work, and examples of Mount Mellick work, & 18th century sampler making.