Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Needlework Tools

19th Centruy Thread Stand
I've been cheating on my quilting time.

Although I have had a summer rich in quilt study, I have been spending more time with my collection of antique needlework tools.

There is a Facebook page, Antique and Vintage Sewing Tools.  It is a closed group, but you can request to join in the sharing and fun.  I resisted FB for a long time - and still use caution.  I will continue blogging!

This is a thread stand I posted there.
19th Century - original pin cushion cover.
Three small legs.  A wonderful old American piece.

German made scissors, strawberry emery and silk thread spool added for the photo op...



Silk thread - Queen Stitch


I have also been doing some counted thread embroidery.  This long term project is an online class by Jackie, from It's Fine-ally Finished.  This is all queen stitch on 36 count linen - so one queen is 1/9th of an inch.  This section is the bottom of a tiny shoe thimble holder.

I completed the silk box that holds all of the pieces.  I went long too and purchased the scrimshaw accessories and Dovo scissors.

The rest of the hand embroidery is completed and I see my self finishing the assembly on a snowy day this winter.

The set is all embroidered in silk threads.





It's Fine-ally Finished Petit Trianon

This is part of the set, you can see how many little pieces I have yet to assemble.  With Jackie's classes she provides all the materials, instructions and support to finish the complete set.

She even surprised us with a beautiful cameo and accessories to make a handkerchief holder. BONUS!  and oh, so wonderful!

This session is closed but she has many great upcoming classes and events.



I've also been working on applique projects I will be sharing soon!  Not to mention the pieced graduation quilt that MUST get done...stay tuned.

Have a great week!
Dawn



8 comments:

  1. You work on some very interesting projects. A lady of many talents.

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  2. Wow--I've never seen the Queen Stitch before. I've only ever counted threads for cross stitch. This looks very fancy!

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  3. Love your progress on Petite Trianon! Jackie is amazing, isn't she? She and Betsy Morgan are both so clever in their construction and design. Love your antique piece. So wonderful! I have to stay away from that Facebook page. Too dangerous. lol!

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  4. Your silk stitchery is wonderful! Such tiny stitches - your eyes must be very good :)
    Thanks for the link to Jackie's projects - exquisite - love the vintage inspiration. Still resisting facebook...

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  5. You are working on some very beautiful and intricate projects. There's such an interesting history of all those little tools that seamstresses have used over the centuries. I appreciate everything that you research and share.

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  6. You have been busy. What a lovely thread stand and so practical! (although we would need a few of those I'm sure)

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  7. cute stand, I love the big pin cushion on the top!
    that stitching looks lovely -
    looking forward to the appliqe and grad quilt reveal.

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  8. Cool thread stand. They always remind me of the one my brother made for my mom when he was a Cub Scout many years ago. She still has it!
    What fine stitches!
    Look forward to seeing your applique projects.

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