I picked up this nicely-done crewelwork at the thrift store. I typically find the masking-taped around cardboard and stuck in a frame.
I'll take all that apart and sew the crewelwork into a pillow cover. This one's got textured velvet strips sewn around the front, and will have a salmon linen back, with a brown zipper.
Very pretty, it's always fun to find an embroidered treasure isn't it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. What a lovely addition to your home.
ReplyDeleteI have this exact same one hanging in my house. It was sold by Creative Circle via home parties in the early 80's.
ReplyDeleteI haven't found such things at our thrift store. That's pretty.
ReplyDeleteLisateresa
Andrea, thanks for the information. I love knowing where these things originated--also, the idea that there were lots of these being worked at the same time.
ReplyDeleteHaving spent a good amount of time stitching myself I can guess at the time and care that went into that attractive and experienced-stitched piece. It's a wonder how you find such nice things.
ReplyDeleteKaren A.