Long ago before retirement I used to pick up all different kinds of needlework kits at the thrift store whenever I found them. This year I decided to work on a few of them.
I've finished the candlewick embroidery for this pillow that finishes at 13 inches square. I'm not sure I'm going to turn it into a pillow. I'm going to think about it for awhile. It may go into a future quilt with a variety of different embroidered items and laces both vintage and new.
The kit was only 95 cents and came with lace to finish but it is rather stiff lace and I don't like the look of it on the pillow anyway. It's so 80s...well, that is what was on the selvage of the stamped embroidery -- 1983.
Also for 95 cents I picked up this dresser scarf. The kit was missing the lace and thread but I have plenty of thread so no problem. I'm going to finish this as a dresser scarf but I'm trying to decide if I should add lace or crochet a lace edging. I have a small box of laces so will look in there to see if I have enough of anything and if not then I guess I'll see if I have enough crochet cotton for an edging. I have several vintage pamphlets with instructions for crochet edgings.
never tried candlewicking but great bargain....love those vintage stitcheries...
ReplyDeleteYour candlewicking turned out lovely. Making a quilt with varying types of handwork sounds like a good plan, happy stitching!
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ReplyDeleteGreat bargains you found. I really like the table
scarf...it will be beautiful how ever you do the
edging...have a great day!
I like the idea of a quilt made from various embroideries, lace etc. You certainly have enough projects tucked away to give you plenty to do for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteI have found a bargain on needlework kits at thrift shops, Your candlewick turned out lovely and I love the dresser scarf.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects! I have never tried candlewicking.
ReplyDeleteI just got a whole bunch of stamped roses meant for painting but I'm embroidering them instead. There's enuf for top quilt top with borders. Mine cost me $5 plus I bot some extra thread but it's a change from piecing.
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed when stitchers find kits for such a small cost. These are great. I love the candlewick. I agree that the lace is very 80s. I like the idea of incorporating it in a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of your beautiful candlewicking you have stitched being part of a quilt with other lovely vintage pieces and laces. Love the pretty dresser scarf, too. Such a bargain!
ReplyDeleteI just love the idea of creating a quilt with all the different embroidery kits. Use to Candlewick about thirty years ago, nice to see some more of it. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI love the candlewick pillow top.... you could also add borders to it and an envelope backing to make it a more useable sized pillow... but adding it to a quilt sounds fun too! I haven't used this technique in many years but used to do it when I was young.
ReplyDeleteI just love the dresser scarf kit you found on clearance... oh for things to be over in this world so I can get back to thrifting! I miss that most at this point but stay busy at home is fine too....
Have a happy week and thanks for linking these projects at Kathy's :)
Kathi
So pretty! And doesn't it feel great to rescue those kits from oblivion?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects, and both purchased at bargain prices too. I'm rather fond of candlewicking, the thicker cotton and simple stitches suit me and it is always so effective.
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