I have such fond memories of embroidered pillowcases!
When I was growing up, my grandmother always displayed her best embroidered pillowcases on the beds in her 2 guest rooms.
I had the priviledge of sleeping on those very special pillow cases once I became "old enough" to stay over.
My older sister's birthday is next month and I pondered a long time about what to give her.
A few weeks ago I found a Herrschners catalog in my mailbox and the memories of my grandmother came flooding back.
Once I discovered kits for embroidered pillow cases inside - I knew I had to place an order. Making a set of these pillowcases would be the perfect, sweetly nostalgic gift for my sister.
I chose the Spring Violet pattern because it said "quick and easy" to make. Just 2 simple embroidery stitches and french knots. I decided to ignore the color chart and use threads I know my sister would like. BEST PART.... the ink pattern dissapears in water once you finish stitching it.
And sew it begins - I was able to stitch this portion of the stems in less than 30 minutes. I'm hoping it will only take me a couple of weekends to complete this set for her.
I'll definately share a "finished" photo before I ship them off to her.
What a lovely gift for your sister! I remember doing embroidery when I was a child and still have numerous pieces I did. I also have a sampler of embroidery stitches my Mother did when she was at High School, the 1940's. I used to love to examine it when I was a kid, it was always stored in the linen cupboard, and never saw the light of day! Hmmmm, I should find it, it's in my sewing room, you can tell it's still not seeing the light of day LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also checked out the link you gave for Herrschners, it's nice to know you can still get iron-on transfers, they are hard to come by these days!!!! It's so much easier than tracing them on oneself. I look forward to seeing the completed work, I think your sister will be most pleasantly surprised!!!!!
It will be a very nice gift for you sister.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet gift for your sister ! She is going to love them ! I labor of love for sure
ReplyDeleteThose are going to be very pretty. This is one of the first things my mother taught me to do when I was a little girl...embroidery. Sure wish I had some of those first pieces. Then again, they probably weren't all that good. LOL. Enjoy the process. I am sure your sister is going to love them.
ReplyDeleteYour sister will love them and will bring back so many good memories for her also. Sort of a something "new" from the "past."
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful gift for your sister.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Grit
Such a perfect gift for your sister - and a touch of Spring when needed most! Betting most of us first had an embroidery needle in our hands to get us started down the lifelong journey of needlework.
ReplyDeleteI have very fond memories, too--- regarding your special embrodery pillow cases!What a delightful gift for your sister...and treasure---- because thet came from you and your hands!
ReplyDelete:) Carolyn
I used to make embroidered pillowcases years and years ago. My grandmother only made the ones with crochet edgings and inserts. I still have one set left that she gave me.
ReplyDeleteThese bring back lots of memories for me too! What a sweet gift for your sister.
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea. I too love making and seeing these hand embroidered pillowcases! Look forward to seeing the finished pictures. Great job so far.
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