H2Sew

Finally made something with the embroidery that was at

All finished, and just in time as popped to Knitting And Stitching Show this week to pick up another new project from Sue Hawkins Needleworks

Well you wouldn't put this in bathroom used by your children!

This sweet young woman graces the bottom of a linen towel. Items like this were purchased and were meant to grace the bathroom that guests would have used while visiting someone's home. The towel dates to ca.1910.

The whitework technique is known as Appenzell and it originated in Appenzell, Switzerland. Appenzell whitework is known for outlines of figures with a backdrop of drawnwork surrounded by an elaborate border and swag.

Check the Comments section to see the full towel and its mate.

Image courtesy of http://www.emsheart.com/merchandise/items/F34807%20antique%20linen%20towels%20Appenzell%20type%20embroidery.htm

Could you teach people to sew?