I use vintage patterns, some of which belonged to my grandmother, with today's fabrics and yarns. I take vintage needlework magazines and work from the patterns in them. The magazines date from 1912 through to the fifties, and I try and use the patterns from them as they would have been originally used. Sometimes I will adapt them and make something else. I prefer to specialize with the thirties and forties patterns and occasionally dip my toe into the fifties.
When I feel the need to bring things up to date, sometimes adapting the original vintage patterns. I also design my own patterns so you can make lovely items too.
Monday 5 November 2012
1944
Another cushion with Tulip applique
Cushion measures 17" (43cm)
This cushion is backed with 100% lemon coloured linen
aahh thats lovely ;-) dee xx
ReplyDeleteIf only spring were round the corner with real tulips blooming! Looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely tulips! Good luck with your new blog Julie.
ReplyDeleteHelen x