Medieval Needlework

While tapestries were woven by skilled artisans, usually commissioned by a noble to depict noteworthy accomplishments or events in his life or by the church to depict religious scenes, other needlework was done on an individual basis.

Below are examples of modern cross-stitch needlework done from Medieval-era patterns.  Photos provided courtesy of HyperbOrean.

The pattern book these were taken from was by Johann Siebmacher, and you can download that here:
Johann Siebmacher Book