I am pleased with my bargain vintage embroidered table linen purchases.
Above: a 30 x 30 table cloth
Below: Four 12 inch square linen napkins
Do you currently or have you ever done hand embroidery?
I am fortunate I have several pillow cases, dresser scarves and other small items
embroidered by my mother and aunts when they were young ladies.
When I was younger, I learned several basic embroidery stitches.
I found the work using a needle and floss, with the fabric in a hoop,
to be calming and therapeutic. I embroidered a number of items such as bibs
and blankets for my girls. Later, I put the embroidery away and began
cross-stitching. I made many decorative pieces while waiting for my girls at dance
or baton lessons, band practice and much more.
Eventually, I put that away, too.
I never learned to knit or crochet, although my aunt tried to teach me.
Maybe there is hope yet. Do you have any needlework hobbies?
I am fortunate I have several pillow cases, dresser scarves and other small items
embroidered by my mother and aunts when they were young ladies.
When I was younger, I learned several basic embroidery stitches.
I found the work using a needle and floss, with the fabric in a hoop,
to be calming and therapeutic. I embroidered a number of items such as bibs
and blankets for my girls. Later, I put the embroidery away and began
cross-stitching. I made many decorative pieces while waiting for my girls at dance
or baton lessons, band practice and much more.
Eventually, I put that away, too.
I never learned to knit or crochet, although my aunt tried to teach me.
Maybe there is hope yet. Do you have any needlework hobbies?
