Inquisitive Felines and Fibers

This week I’m curling up with A Facsimile Edition of Weldon’s Practical Needlework Volume 8 presented by Piecework Magazine edited by Jeane Hutchins. This book is a wonderful source of vintage patterns and illustrations for any one who is interested in old patterns and fashion styles. I’ve also learned about several new-to-me needlework crafts. Admittedly I will not in all probability attempt some of them, it’s great fun to see the different methods which were used to embellish clothing and household goods.

In this edition they have the first series of Practical Bulgarian Embroidery. The instruction is good, if dated, on all of the projects, but as I haven’t been able to actually try a pattern yet due to show issues there will be a check back post to let everyone know how they work up. Overall as an addition to my vintage collection I am quite pleased with this wonderfully replicated and charmingly bound edition.