Friday, 15 March 2013

Runner c.1940s

Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on 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 buttonhole & chain stitching with straight & stem stitches to resemble buttonhole for larger central flowers.

Other linear work in stem & straight stitching.

Uses stranded cotton, 3 strands.

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

Book cover c.1990

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