1. The Tapestries of Mary, Queen of Scots
Lady Eachna ni Clonmakate
Midwinter Arts & Sciences 2016

2. Mary Stuart Mary I of Scotland
Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567
Queen consort of France from 10 July 1559 to 5 December 1560
Sought Elizabeth I’s help to regain her throne
After multiple plots was held as prisoner

3. Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury
On 28 November 1570 Mary was taken to the Earl of Shrewsbury's castle at Tutbury
Apart from a few breaks at Chatsworth and Buxton, and more regular visits to Sheffield and the Manor House, she remained for 14 years.

4. Embroidery as a Pastime
Common for ladies to embroider all day
Made embroidery of useful items
Mary moved often
Ladies had employees to draw embroidery designs

5. Tapestries done during confinement made into bed hangings

6. Oxburgh Hangings

7. About 14 Stitches per Inch

8. A Different Piece, Same Gauge

9. Close up of Worn Stitches

10. Edge Gold Thread

11. Used drawings from explorers in the new world

12. All Pieces Lined

13. Close Up of Wool

14. Rear View

15. Close up of Backing

16. Another New World Animal

17. An Ape

18. One of her pet dogs

19. Close Up