Friday, 15 March 2013

Mat c.1960s



Possibly worked directly on off-white linen & likely made in another country (not UK) for the tourist trade (possibly purchased as a memento from a holiday).

Geometric design worked in straight stitch ie. patterned darning.

2 colours using cotton – edges frayed to form fringe.

Size 15.5” width x 20” length (39cm x 51cm)

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Book cover c.1990

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

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