Embroider The Bayeux Tapestry
Embroider The Bayeux Tapestry: Transfer And Stitch 25 Historic Scenes Featuring Kings, Knights, Horses And More
Mia Hansson
Search Press
Introduction
I can only say, that to write a book like this, you need to literally engage fully with your subject - you must love it and live it. I take my imaginary hat off to this artist and author, as this book is the fruit of much labour.
In 2026, the UK celebrates the Bayeux Tapestry’s first trip to British land in over 900 years. It is set to be housed at The British Library. You may get to be a part of that in some way, but if you want to celebrate this event nearer at home, let this artist inspire you to embroidery even a bit of your own.
The author
Mia Hansson began creating a real life size version of this Tapestry back in 2016. She has researched to learn the exact colours and threads to be used and had kept to this as closely as possible. Due to finish in 2027. She began stitching at the age of five, always with an interest in historical contexts. She has a love on illustrative pen-art too and is self-taught. She writes and illustrates story books as well as creating this amazing project. I feel a valid comment emerges from her website, where she simply states:
‘For me creative work, is life.
For those interested in learning more about this artist and her work, please visit her website.
Who is the book for?
Without cutting down audience numbers, I have to warn you that this is for the serious embroidered or those who have a love or even an interest in history. Maybe those who love to be a part of the UK and its events too (see introduction).
Really this book can help you bring to life your own part of history.
Some highlights
I will use this section to tell you what you will find.
At the back, there is a flap envelope with lots of iron on transfers to help you with the design skills (25 in total)
Each part is so well planned and described. For say the Peacocks on page 66, tips, diagrams, images in real life form and descriptions are all there. So although this is a challenging subject, it can be worked out step by step.
The stitch guide is really thorough, which can be very helpful in the middle of creating a certain part.
There are 25 project parts to work through.
The main highlight for me, is this is not an author who lacks experience, she is literally in the middle of making this herself - so who better can be found to write a book on it?
Really what this book has taught me, is massive respect for the author. This is not a subject all will love, yet she has gone ahead and risked it all - what a beautiful book and landmark to have on her record.
