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http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/G-TP027.htm
Small rose garland embroidery, image donated by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Making a chart off a completed embroidery is usually morework than re-charting a painted pattern. When I had completed this (and of course only after completion, Murphy’s Law) we had a several images of patterns donated by an ebay seller, reloved-stuff-shop, and among them was the original pattern for this embroidery. So we can now say that this embroidery was made from the Englishwomans Domestic Magazine pattern “Drawing room mat in gilt frame”, to appear shortly as publication G-RS008. This chart was made off the image from New Zealand, and the original pattern is rotated with the dark rose to the right and the light one to the left. And maybe there are other differences as well, as we saw with the Ranee Whatnot. The garland would look nice on small items and of course on a sampler. More New Zealand patterns to follow!
http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/G-AA010.htm
http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/G-GH002.htm
Lily Design book no. 83, Doilies, scans donated by Glenda Hicks
Crochet patterns for small and large doilies, buffet scarfs, place mats and similar items. Some hairpin lace as well. Some of the doilies are multi-colored, but I like the round white ones – almost abstract works of art.
http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/G-VY034.htm
Purse embroidered in wool and ribbon, images donated by ebay seller vanye90
Lovely simple purse, embroidered with ribbons fixed in place by shaded green wool embroidery. The bag is lined, and reinforced at the edges with green cord. The handles are of the same green cord and the bag is opened or closed by two elongated rings around these handles. The cord ends are decorated with chenille tassels. I had never seen this kind of ribbon embroidery before, and I’ll have a look at my ribbon stash which ones I’ll use to give it a try 🙂
Fundraising now! Goal: 6000 USD!
28 September : 1571 USD donated!
A significant jump towards our goal this week, for 80% by one mega-donation – thank you, BR!
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