Book cover c.1990

The background currently here is one stitched as a kit & now pending to make into a book cover.

Seating pouffe c.1990s

The inset panel of the Humpty (ie. seating pouffe) is hand smocked with 2 different variations - both are handstitched.

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Pair mats c.1960s

Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on off-white linen with pre-finished hemstitched edge.

Floral design worked in stem & chain stitch using stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Edge has then been crochet into & finished with treble scallops.

Size 7.25” width x 7.75” length (18.5cm x 19.5cm)

(Likely a pair of dressing table mats)

Cushion cover c.1960s

 

Linen cushion cover worked in variety of stitches

Ecclesiastical garment c.1890

Fine cotton lawn - ecclesiastical vest

All hand stitched including ribbon 'stays' at sides

Cotton trims c.1900

Selection of cotton lace trims all hand stitched

Cotton fabrics range from fine lawn (lower trim) to almost sheeting.

All likely to have been used as insets or edgings.

Cushion with transfer 1969

Image shows instructions (left) obtained from 1969 Women's Weekly magazine together with completed example (right) being stitched in various mixed stitches.