I think the textile techniques are interesting, but would prefer that
the discussions relate back to historic costume. There are certainly
a lot of things to discuss regarding the winter holidays — special
outfits that people had for the season, and also fancy dress or
theatrical items worn for seasonal plays, parades, tableaux and the
like.
Borderline question: do tree skirts count as costume? ;-)
-Carol
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This might not be historic or vintage needlework but I found a
beautiful
cut-work embroidered Christmas runner last summer in an antique
store. The
embroidery is machine made.
<http://www.costumegallery.com/runner.jpg>
http://www.costumegallery.com/runner.jpg
De: I remember this type of cutwork/embroidery with the color was
popular in
the 30s and 40s. Another technique was with sheer cotton and a
piece of
colored fabric was sewn to the back to give a "frosted" look to the
design
and then the cutwork to accent.
P:The CWdecorations are made of all natural items. I am returning
to CW
Dec. 11 to see if they have new decorations and photograph them.
Today I am
making my variation of this wreath:
<http://www.costumegallery.com/Williamsburg/2009/1020053.htm>
http://www.costumegallery.com/Williamsburg/2009/1020053.htm .
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