Sunday 1 May 2011

Old Idea with a New Twist

What has happened to the lovely weather? This time last week we sat in the garden albeit under the gazebo, but we sat in the garden! The wind has got up and the gazebo has been put away for another sunny weekend. Robert and Anneka are coming today because they couldn't make last week so we will have to eat indoors - oh well............



I have been extremely naughty despite of what I said!

I have added to my collection via Ebay.






This one came with its collection of threads,
but not sure I would finish it.



This one was designed for when television became popular





This one belonged to my mum, probably nanny too,
as you see it reads "knitting leaflets"

The new twist!


I made this one!

I would like at this point to say thank you to

Helen who renewed

my interest in embroidery


Using a fifties embroidery transfer belonging to my Nanny,

and vintage Irish Linen to embroider the design on,

I stitched it myself using traditional embroidery stitches.

Please enlarge the picture to see the stitches.

It can now be found here!
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14 comments:

  1. Vintage from the Village1 May 2011 at 11:52

    I saw one of those leathery ones at a fair last weekend, we had one when I was a child. Much prefer your embroidered ones !
    Sue x

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  2. Helen Philipps1 May 2011 at 12:44

    I loved seeing all your wonderful embroideries - they are so pretty, no wonder you couldn't resist! I love the one you embroidered yourself too - beautifully done.
    Helen x

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  3. Crafts @ Home1 May 2011 at 13:52

    What a beautiful collection of covers, yours is especially lovely :)
    Sue Xx

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  4. Pomona1 May 2011 at 14:15

    Your embroidery is lovely - and so are the purchases! I love that sort of thing.

    Pomona x

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  5. Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life1 May 2011 at 18:08

    Very pretty .... I can't resist embroidered cloths either x

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  6. Solstitches1 May 2011 at 19:02

    What beautiful vintage embroideries!
    I love your crinoline lady also.
    Helen is very inspiring. I love her magazine.

    Margaret

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  7. The Vintage Knitter2 May 2011 at 09:24

    Such lovely embroidery - both yours and on those vintage Radio Times covers.

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  8. salty pebble2 May 2011 at 13:34

    really beautiful embroidery ;0)x
    the thing you asked about on my blog- its by CK but was a gift for sophia- not sure of pricey.
    hope that helps x

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  9. Flutterby Patch2 May 2011 at 15:33

    These embroidered covers are really unusual, I've never seen anything like them before. Your own version makes a lovely addition to the collection. I guess you'll be trawing Ebay on a regular basis for more!!

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  10. Unknown2 May 2011 at 18:44

    Hi, i really like embroideries i haven't seen any like those before. Love the one you did i reminds me a little boo peep but of course without her sheep. Have a lovely week, dee xx

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  11. Anonymous3 May 2011 at 16:32

    Beautiful collection! Love the one you've made.

    Shirl x

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  12. Simone5 May 2011 at 12:00

    I am glad to see you 'found' your blog again!!! x

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  13. A garden just outside Venice5 May 2011 at 13:00

    I just wanted to be sure that your blog was online again!
    xxx

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  14. Lynn B10 May 2011 at 09:23

    Hi Julie,

    Thankyou for the lovely comment on my blog. I love your embroideries and particularly love seeing the crinoline dress stitched in different colours to the red one I stitched, yours looks beautiful!

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