As you might have guessed, correctly enough, I know quite a bit about embroidery. That happens when one does something for a lifetime. However, the embroidery piece, shown below, has me stumped as to its country of origin. The stitches are worked over a very loosely woven cloth. The back of each embroidered motif is as neat and tidy as the front, and as decorative. There are small pieces of metal that form a design at strategic points surrounding the floral motif.
This same motif repeats three times across one end, and three times across the other end of this piece. Each leaf and flower has an in-filling stitch. I’d have to put it under magnification to even try to determine what the stitch pattern is. A banded trim in the same colors is embroidered along the bottom edge on each short side.
I have no idea what the use of this piece was, originally, nor where it was made. I bought it at an antique shop a few years ago, just because it piqued my curiosity. If anyone has any clue as to what this item is, please let me know!
Due to popular request, I will get out my magnifying glass very soon, and try to find out more about the stitch patterns. Stay tuned!
Patricia Cummings
http://www.quiltersmuse.com
