Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Mat c.1940s


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

‘Crinoline lady’ design worked in stem stitch using stranded cotton, 2 strands.

Edge has then been buttonhole stitched in pink & then crochet around in purple with treble scallops.

Circle diameter size 8.25" (21cm)

(Likely a dressing table mat)

Book cover c.1990

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