News and views from a British antique textile dealer who has always sourced the best linens and fabrics from La France Profonde. Now branching out into Vintage Armchairs for Seniors needing comfort and support. Contact: dbaer@onetel.com
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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
STITCHES IN TIME
18TH C. silk on silk embroidery
AN EXAMPLE OF FINE CREWELWORK ABIGAIL PETT BEDHANGING 1680 - 1700. V and A.
REINDEER EMBROIDERY
Lace border on linen pillowcase, 1900
3 very different examples of fine work from three centuries. Which do you admire the most?
lace border on the pillowcase. I always say crochet around pillowcase, however is it OK to call it lace if its a heavy cotton ? lace similar to your picture?
All three are beautifully executed, but the lace border on the pillow case has my heart. Thanks for sharing them with your readers!
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lace border on the pillowcase. I always say crochet around pillowcase, however is it OK to call it lace if its a heavy cotton ? lace similar to your picture?
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