Hand embroidered table linen Plums and Pears

Description

This gorgeous piece is fully hand embroidered by my Mother, who has practiced the craft for 30+ years. A masterful combination of stitching and cutout, it took over 20 work hours to create. No machine touched it. The "wrong" side is finished as meticulously as the right one (see photo) so there will be no running threads or fraying. This is an instant heirloom, likely to last generations.

"PLUMS AND PEARS" is a part of a set of 3 ("Plums" and "Pears", each on a different piece, are listed below).

Hand wash recommended. It is currently starched and ironed so it maintains shape very well. I will ship in a tube to avoid creasing so it will be ready to display.

Dimensions: 12x15 inches (30x38cm). Made of European 100% flax linen.

IDEAS FOR USE:
In addition to the obvious, it works great as a WALL HANGING when placed in a frame against a contrasting background (e.g., black). You could add something in the center, like a photo or another keepsake object and make it into a unique frame. A WINDOW HANGING is another idea, since both sides are beautifully finished. It could be a semi-see through spring and summertime window embellishment. It can also be stitched onto a decorative PILLOW.

Enjoy!

Added on Dec 12, 2009