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Genuine antique needlework

October 26th, 2007 by Jill Hall

The other day I mentioned the antique needlework pieces Sharon from VA brought for show & tell.

Here they are.
First is a panel of flowers worked in queen stitch on a metal ground. My favorite kind of needlework is counted thread, and my favorite counted thread stitch is queen stitch. I may have a new favorite genre and stitch soon, though, I’m being introduced to so many new embroidery methods and other fiber techniques during these show & tell times.

Next up is the trim with a metal weft and sequins, although they didn’t come through very well in the photo.

Last is a flower, looks like on maybe a linen ground.
More pretties tomorrow.

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