This is what I've been working on the last couple of days - basket no 3. Still blanket stitching, but am quite pleased with the result. Now I must try to get no 4 done before the new one is ready.
Thought I'd share one of my treasures with you. When I was a child my great-auntie Nell gave me this book. I used to sit and look at it when we were there to visit. I don't know when it was published, there is no date, but it was printed in the UK. I guess it was about 1960 when I got it.
Reading it today makes me smile, but it is really a piece of interesting history and is full of helpful tips. (Will share some of these later)
Like illustrations of embroidery and dressmaking.
It also has a pocket at the back with several sheets of transfers. As far as I can tell, only one pattern has been used. I don't know whether to use them or keep them intact. Some could be quite useful as applique patterns.
Well, that's all for now. Cheerio!
Thought I'd share one of my treasures with you. When I was a child my great-auntie Nell gave me this book. I used to sit and look at it when we were there to visit. I don't know when it was published, there is no date, but it was printed in the UK. I guess it was about 1960 when I got it.
Reading it today makes me smile, but it is really a piece of interesting history and is full of helpful tips. (Will share some of these later)
Like illustrations of embroidery and dressmaking. 
It also has a pocket at the back with several sheets of transfers. As far as I can tell, only one pattern has been used. I don't know whether to use them or keep them intact. Some could be quite useful as applique patterns.
Well, that's all for now. Cheerio!
Oh my goodness, what a lovely treasure you have, I don't know whether I would use the patterns either, probably I think. I just joined the basket block challenge, I was going to do them in stitchery but after seeing yours I might do applique?? I hate decisions!!!
ReplyDeletehugs, Lizzie
Hi Anne-Lise--I did get some posts done tonight--so happy reading!!! The weather here today was in the 70's and tomorrow it is suppose to be in the 80's--but it won't stay that way???? I like your Bunny block==You are doing a lovely job--so keep on stitching!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week=end Just, Di in NY