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Hi and welcome to The Old Button Sews, where I sell beautiful gifts designed and sewn by me, together with a range of slow-stitching kits based on my extensive collection of vintage and salvaged textiles.
Most items are dispatched within 1 working day, and I post Tracked 48, using a flat price no matter how many items you buy. You can add a shipping upgrade if you need your parcel sooner - see the first listing in my shop.
These vintage transfer papers from the 30s are so clever and versatile - allowing everyone to add beauty and charm to everyday textiles in their own unique way. I am using them to learn new stitches and techniques - both modern and traditional - and I hope to turn some into sewing kits so you can have a go yourself.
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Wild Rose or Dog Rose - a stunning hand-embroidered picture using traditional stitches, in pale tones of peach-pink and soft greens. Worked with just 2 strands of thread and a very fine needle, the effect is delicate and I think it captures the beauty of one of our native flowers beautifully. A unique piece of textile art, Wild Rose would make a lovely gift for Mum, sister or a friend.... or just treat yourself.
Inspired by a vintage 1930s ink transfer motif - a simple outline shape that allows me to interpret the flower using my own choice of embroidery stitches and techniques.
I chose a mix of flat and raised stitches to create contrast and texture. Long and short stitches paint the rose petals in subtle colours, and the edges and rosebud are in padded satin stitch. A pop of golden yellow emphasises the bold stamens tipped with pollen that is typical of our wild roses. The leaves are stacked flystitch in a variegated thread, and the stems are backstitched and partly couched.
Entirely hand-sewn in cotton embroidery threads on an Irish linen fabric background and mounted in a quality beechwood hoop frame (brand Elbesee). I used the traditional gathering and lacing method for extra security, backing the picture with a circle of wool felt, neatly hand-embroidered into place with blanket stitch.
Easily propped on a shelf, the hoop art also comes with a length of ribbon for hanging.
Size: 4 inches diameter
Care: Dust with a dry cloth or brush
Designed by Sharon Lloyd in my attic sewing room in South Wales
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