Here is a little embroidery reference book from the early 17th Century. The reference says it would have been the working document of a professional seamstress.
So many stitches and patterns that we still use today.
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They are very familiar in style, aren't they!
Posted by: Rachel | September 05, 2022 at 05:56 AM
Interesting to look back at this.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 05, 2022 at 12:21 PM