this sampler along with the "boy" mate hung in the room my brother and I shared during our very early childhood years. It needs to be cleaned up, pressed and re-framed...I thought one of the granddarlings should have it, however, I am not quite ready to part with it.
Embroidery has been on my mind alot lately, mostly due to the "Gift of Jewels" project hosted by the lovely and generous Se'Lah. I received this lovely hand embroidered card and knitted envelope which by the way is made of the softest wool (you know me I am a fool for textures) from a fellow blogger in Denmark. Imagine my delight receiving something postmarked from Denmark. Since I am of European descent and spent most of my childhood in Germany...it tickled my heartstrings in a way I cannot quite explain! Thank you Se'Lah for making this happen and thank you so much "landanna"!
Bonnie, at Mamma has Spoken received a felted pin and card from me...to which she responded by embroidering a pin full of Springtime! She created the pin using craft items from her stash...very green of her and very generous. I adore receiving cards in the mail...to receive a gift as well...icing on a very lovely cake my friends! A special thank you to Bonnie for sending Spring my way.
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If you will excuse me...I am going to find some needles, embroidery floss and a pillowcase or two.
9 comments:
the tears I shed when my grandmothers embroidered pillow cases, washed paper thin, tore under the weight of my head.
Thanks for bringing this long-lost memory back (in a good way, not a "pillowcase *waaaaa*" way)
I have a few pillowcases that my beloved granny embroidered for me. They haven't ever been on pillows because I don't want them to get DH sleep drool on them :-)
I so grew up on those pillow cases too! I took some of them and framed them since they were getting worn from use. My mom would tell me to use them, I did and now I have them as art work.
My mother once did all this intricate stitching on a lovely tablecloth, and now I'm wondering where it is. I used to LOVE cross-stitch, crewel, smocking, and candlewicking, but in recent years I've let those "arts" fall by the wayside. You've inspired me to pick them up again.
Beautiful work, lovely post! My mom and I used to do needlework when I was younger. Mostly crewel. I bought a couple kits before we left Philly, but they seem to have gotten lost w/ the shuffle of the move. I love the older embroidery the best. Those framed pieces can cost a fortune. Something like that would look PERFECT in this house!
what beautiful and intricate needlework... such precious memories are captured with each stitch.
so glad to know you.
one love.
I'm glad the envelope and card found a home in which they are appreciated.
It is always good to see when people cherish handmade items. Hope to see some of your work soon.
Have a lovely day.
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2 u this the other side of the world and i found your blog unique and very interesting
I have some old embroidered pillowcases; also a pillow that I embroidered. I use to love to do embroidery. Haven't done it in a long time. Maybe it's time.
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