Monday, 25 February 2013

Mat c.late 20th century


Possibly worked direct on off-cuts of white cotton. Likely made in another country (not UK) for the tourist trade.

3 strips of fabric have been stitched together & covered with a criss-cross of cross-stitched stripes (only visible on reverse). Simple scenic design worked in counted cross stitch.

Multi colours using single strand cotton.

Edges turned under & buttonhole stitched in place.

Size 11.25” width x 16” length (28.5cm x 40.5cm)
 

Book cover c.1990

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