Saturday, 9 March 2013

Runner c.1940s


Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on beige linen with pre-finished hems.

Floral design worked in straight, stem & satin stitches with a few French knots in larger flower centres.

8 main colours (clearly visible on reverse but front has faded & worn) using stranded cotton, 3 strands. 

Size 11” width x 41.75” length (28cm x 106cm)

Book cover c.1990

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