Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Patterns of the Past-McCall's "Folk" Embroidery, 1945


From McCall's Needlework and Crafts, Winter 1945-46. A bright, folkloric cross-stitch pattern that will "add charm to your home; to your curtains, scarves and tablecloths."
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4 comments:

  1. PackratJuly 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Oh! I'll look through some of the linens that came from my great aunt. I think there might be tablecloth done like this. (Unless I'm dreaming...)

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  2. Not ImportantJuly 9, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I love how cross-stitch is both artistic and methodical. It seems like an old-fashioned version of pixellated 1980s computer graphics.

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  3. Witchcrafted LifeJuly 9, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    What a cheerfully lovely pattern! I think that would great along the edge of a picnic blanket or even the hem of a summer skirt.


    Have a wonderful, relaxing evening!
    ♥ Jessica

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  4. ShayJuly 11, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I think those blue things are peacocks.

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