Sunbonnet Girls
I got this book at the weekend because I wanted to try something different now that I've (mostly) finished off the projects which were lying around waiting for some TLC! It is a book of vintage hand embroidery patterns "More Sunbonnet Girls" by Vicki Becker.
I wanted to try my hand at embroidery and learn some new stitches. I love cross stitch, but wanted a challenge. Think the patterns in this book fit the bill.
They are so pretty and each pattern comes in three sizes so that you can adapt it to whatever project you are doing. There are instructions for transferring the pattern to fabric and the simple stitches required for this embroidery and I think that this would also be great for applique. It also gives instructions for putting together several small projects. I'm looking forward to starting one of these little sunbonnet girls - the difficulty will be deciding which one to do first! They are all so cute.
Reminded me of a lovely vintage embroidered tablecloth and teapot I have - except they have a crinoline lady on them ... slightly similar?!?! See more of these here.
Love, Liz
I wanted to try my hand at embroidery and learn some new stitches. I love cross stitch, but wanted a challenge. Think the patterns in this book fit the bill.
They are so pretty and each pattern comes in three sizes so that you can adapt it to whatever project you are doing. There are instructions for transferring the pattern to fabric and the simple stitches required for this embroidery and I think that this would also be great for applique. It also gives instructions for putting together several small projects. I'm looking forward to starting one of these little sunbonnet girls - the difficulty will be deciding which one to do first! They are all so cute.
Reminded me of a lovely vintage embroidered tablecloth and teapot I have - except they have a crinoline lady on them ... slightly similar?!?! See more of these here.
Love, Liz
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I love these little girls.
have a great day