Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Cushion cover c.1950

 

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer onto beige furnishing fabric. (One of a matching pair which are likely to have been made from a purchased length of fabric. Both have opening at one end, folded with press-studs stitched in place. Possibly made by the stitcher.)

Floral design worked in various running stitch, stem, satin & buttonhole stitch.

Multi coloured & uses stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Square size 17.5” (44.5cm)

Book cover c.1990

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