My Mother’s favorite flower was wild violets.
I stitched this piece probably late 1960’s.
In photo the colors look faded but they actually are still quite deep colors and bright.
As it was a gift to Mom, I saved up … Read more
This is my first needlepoint. Floral Urn, Maxine Johnston design
Included in this 1997 Dimension kit was: 12 count mesh canvas with full printed on color design, Persian wool, acrylic yarns, cotton floss, needle, and easy to follow chart and … Read more
This was my introduction to fabric painting and journal cover making.
Another project that the Oatlands (Virginia) chapter of EGA offered to its members (I think in spring 2011).
We each purchased this kit and Catherine Jordan taught it to … Read more
Stitched 1968 (I stitched the date at a corner). I wonder if this was an early Elsa Williams kit?
Our chocolate lab-weimaraner mix, Charlie (see at top of this photo) was slowing moving his front paws and nose under this … Read more
My sister wrote in her posting of this photo: My mother loved to create and stitch. She excelled with crocheting, knitting and making doll clothes. Often she did not use a pattern for the doll outfits, she made bras, panties, … Read more
My sister and I have the same design stitched by our mother, Frances Bellmann.
Where Carol’s bowl of pansies has pink and lavender buds mine has a darker purple. I believe this is Elsa William’s circa 1960.
The design is … Read more
My sister has this worked design stitched by our Mother.
The stems are chain stitch as is the vase. Roses are straight stitch with French knots.Frances Bellmann, my mother enjoyed working Elsa Williams. Circa 1960.
This kit includes the 8″x9″ … Read more
Crewel, flowers
Stitched by my mother, Frances Bellmann in the 1965(?).
I believe this is an Elsa Williams design but I am not sure.
Wool yarn, design size is 8.5 inch by 9.5 inch.… Read more
Stitched by my mother, Frances Bellmann in the 1965(?).
Designer:Elsa Williams
Bowl of Pansies.
17 inch square Belgian linen fabric, design size is 8.5 inch by 9.5 inch.
I like to browse ebay now and then looking for Elsa William’s … Read more
Wild Berries Crewel Embroidery Kit, by E. Rush for Elsa Williams. I used a shadow box frame, 16 inch x 20 inch.
Kit contains: design screened on linen/cotton blend fabric, "The Color Organizer" with presorted Paternayan 100% wool crewel yarn.… Read more
