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      Vintage Stitching Treasury

      Contents

       Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

       Embroidery Styles Through

       the Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

       Color Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

       Basic Tips and How-To

       Embroidery Stitches. . . . . . .

       13

       How to Use the Patterns . . . . 15

       Care of Linens. . . . . . . . . .

       15

       Care of Vintage Linens . . . . . 16

       Tinting with Crayons. . . . . . . 17

       Tea Dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

       Projects

       Sunbonnet Sue Quilt . . . . . . 18

       Lady’s Pets Potholders . . . . . 20

       Tea Time Quilt. . . . . . . . . . 21

       Doggie Laundry Bag . . . . . . 23

       Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

      ISBN 978-1-4972-0007-4

      eISBN 9781607653455

      COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs,

      patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the

      personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose

      only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under

      law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every

      effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is

      accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual

      skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any

      injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of

      the information in this book.

      INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been

      reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists

      concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher,

      or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from

      the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure

      that credits accurately comply with information supplied.

      WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under

      8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without

      adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products

      could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for

      the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product

      manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible.

      NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational

      purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.

      © 2015 by Suzanne McNeill and New Design Originals Corporation,

       www.d-originals.com

      , an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing,

      800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

      This book contains selected content from

      Vintage Animals

      (978-1-

      57421-587-8),

      Vintage Tinted Linens and Quilts

      (978-1-57421-462-8),

      Vintage Garden Quilts

      (978-1-57421-561-8),

      Vintage Home Linens and

      Quilts

      (978-1-57421-512-0),

      Ladies of Leisure

      (978-1-57421-516-8),

      Linen

      Heirlooms: Vintage Linens

      (978-1-57421-785-8),

      Tied Up!

      (978-1-57421-

      468-0) and

      Redwork in Blue

      (978-1-57421-749-0).

      Hand stitching for the projects featured on front cover done by

      Anna Mae Roth, Milford, Nebraska. Thanks, Mom! —Carole

      Introduction

      For nearly a century, the wonderful relaxing pastime of art

      embroidery entertained women through the U.S. and much of

      the world. No one thought much of it while they were doing

      it; after all, it was just something to pass the time, making

      a thoughtful gift for a friend or a treat for oneself. So little

      consideration has been given to this facet of textile history that

      some

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