Tray cloth c.1930s

Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on off-white linen with pre-finished hemstitched edge.

Simple floral design worked in stem stitch  using stranded cotton, 2 strands.

Edge has then been crochet into & finished 3 rows treble scallops to resemble lace.

Runner 1940s

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer onto white sheeting.

'Crinoline Lady' design worked mainly in chain & stem with a few French knots.

2 main colours with 3 other oddments only & using stranded cotton, 2 & 3 strands.

Machine zigzag finish around hem edges.

Size 8” width x 29.25” length (20.5cm x 74.5cm)

Apron c.1940s

Possibly worked from iron-on transfers worked onto a discarded or worn sheet.

Floral design worked in a variety of stem, straight & satin stitches with main flowers in buttonhole stitch.

Uses a single strand fine embroidery/crochet yarn.

All hemming & pocket additions worked in zigzag machine stitch – likely stitched by maker.

Waist straps fastened to main apron with buttons & buttonholes.

Adult size.

Nightwear case c.1940s

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer (or tracing) onto a remnant of off-white cotton satin (maybe sheeting).

Design on front flap with satin stitch along hems - mostly stem stitch with a few rows of whip stitch in another shade. 4 main colours using stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Hand stitched French seam to sides.

Size 15.75” width x 11.5” length (40cm x 29cm)

Handmade dress c.1950s

 

Handmade linen-style dress with rose motifs on bodice & skirt

Handmade rug c.1990

 Handmade wool rug with herringbone edge

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)