Monday, 11 March 2013

Runner c.1920s


Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on heavy-weight beige linen. However, the hem edges have been shaped & bound with bias binding which has been machine stitched (likely to be done by the stitcher).

Floral design worked mainly in stem, running & chain stitching.

Main floral pattern stitched in heavy embroidery/crochet yarn & remainder in stranded cotton, 6 strands. 

Max size 11” width x 42.5” length (28cm x 108cm)

(Linen table runner possibly for bedroom use)

Book cover c.1990

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