Needlework treasures

 Some of our members have shared family needlework treasures recently.

This very sweet little doll’s quilt was made for Susan’s
mother when she was a child in the 1920s, perhaps by her
 mother or grandmother. It now fragile, and a little faded,
but much treasured by Susan.

It is pieced and embroidered, all stitched by hand.

Hilary’s mother made this needle point tote during
 the 1960/70s

Every bit of the surface is covered in different
stitches and colours

Hilary has had it for several years, and has
decided it needs to be used.

Julie has practised many crafts, included doll making. She
 made the doll itself and its clothes. The face is hand
painted, the hair is strands of mohair.
 It stands about 6 inches high.