Isn't this absolutely gorgeous? Such fine stitchwork too. I took a photo to share with Tam, and then tried Lens on it, where it came up straight away. Jacobean "Tree of Life" pattern, usually stitched as crewel work. Found it in a (probably up market!) antique shop with a price tag of £150!!! It will be less when it appears at my next little Fair. I think it came from Malvern (or possibly many years ago at Carmarthen Fleamarket) and has been with a pile of my personal lovely textiles since - out of sight, out of mind.
Meanwhile, I have been labouring (and mucking up, unpicking had to be done!) the little patchwork cushion for the stool I painted. FINALLY finished this afternoon, with the shaped bit needing hand-sewing (and bodging! Shhhh!!) Fortunately a strategically-placed teddy will hide a multitude of sins!
Yes, the bottom edge got messed up either side but do I care? Clearly NOT! The colours are actually much brighter and prettier than they appear. I may just straighten that bottom edge as it's hand-sewn.
Charity shop bear to dress it and show it's a teddy or dolly chair and not a child's one.
I changed my library books today. I think the library is the only place to carry on getting Kate Ellis books as they just don't seem to turn up in charity shops round here.
Photographed in Tesco - a teensy Quiche, which looked as if it had as much flavour as cardboard! When I make mine they would feet an Olympic team and rise like Souffles! These are £4 each!
I forgot to mention that I was out late last evening, listening to the screaming of the Swifts as they flew overhead, feeding. Accompanied by my Swallows and the House Martins who are sitting on eggs in one nest, and others building a 2nd nest. There are Spotted Flycatchers nesting under the eves on the cottage next door, in the same spot as they were in when Keith was so ill and I would watch them daily as I sat with him. On my walk yesterday, Merlin recorded some Pied Flycatchers in the woods on my walk along the valley - well I say valley, but it's along the side of the hill really.
This won't do. Not sure if I can face my mince/veg/rice throw together for a 3rd night in a row. Time to peek in the freezer methinks.
OH treated me out to lunch today as we had a 40% off voucher for our local. We had the 2 course lunch meal, both had steak with all the trimmings, then a trio of ice-cream. Didn't want much for tea, so I had a slice of bread and butter, a yogurt and a cuppa. That embroidery is beautiful, and teddy looks very comfortable on the chair. Its too hot for me and I've been gardening in the shade, but my hanging basket is out! Hugs. Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of embroidery, I can't believe it's in such good condition for it's age, have a great weekend :-)
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