Here are two pieces of embroidery from my personal collection....A charming small mat that I bought in Nelson, New Zealand...I believe at Broadgreen House. I love the smoke coming out of the chimney...so wistful, its as if the maker longs for the homeland. (not that there is anything wrong with Nelson, I'd move there in a heartbeat, lovely,lovely) Beautifully worked with the tiniest of stitches.
Edwardian tea cozy that I use every day, worked on black bombazine, I always enjoy the motif. I think that I bought it in Kent about 30 years ago.
Must say, I was rather pleased with myself this week as I created my first etsy treasury....and then another one ....all comments welcome, it is a learning curve.
Must say, I was rather pleased with myself this week as I created my first etsy treasury....and then another one ....all comments welcome, it is a learning curve.
I should like to be able to curate treasuries that tell a story, or are based on a classic of some sort, something to think about when one wakes in the middle of the night.
I love the little mat and the story it hints at
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Lucky I like old curmudgeons.
ReplyDeleteI posted, then I read your post! I went to Nelson on my honeymoon in 1995 and it is lovely. I also think it is in The Piano, the movie with Holly Hunter. And I love the tea cosy from Kent.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, Thanks for your comment about my ties patchwork block. You are so right about the quality of the fabrics - ties are totally wasted on men! I can't resist buying them in opshops. I also have a box of scarves, but not for patchwork - lol! Just love wearing them as an accessory. I've been reading your blog; you have some lovely vintage linens. This doiley is sweet, and the teacosy is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletehi!! Mary Anne is a person, she e- mailed me with an idea. Hope you are well!! Karen
ReplyDeleteThat embroidery is beautiful! I really enjoyed taking a look at your Etsy treasury too and looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteSo how do you tell whether an item is hand vs machine embroidered?
ReplyDeleteMachine embroidery will have two threads, the top spool and the bobbin.
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