Pop!
We’ve had this picture hanging in our house practically my entire life. Mom made it the year my sister was in first grade, so… about 1969-1970. The perfect, embroidered representation of Flower Power Pop Art. Mom did a lot of crewel work embroidery when we were little–not only did it keep her hands busy, but it was an inexpensive way to decorate the house, too. These days, she does counted cross-stitch, but I’ve always been partial to these multi-stitched pictures of hers. And this one? Well, it’s been hanging in our upstairs hallway since we moved into the house in 1975 and I can see it from where I’m sitting. It wouldn’t feel like home without it.
(And, again, I am just amazed at the quality of the pictures this camera takes … it doesn’t matter how far you zoom in on these things, the stitches and fabric are still clear. Amazing.)
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What a great piece! Is it an original design?
Love that whimsical design – it’s a nice sampler of techniques, too!
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This is absolutely gorgeous! I’ve wanted to do embroidery for a long time … I even had a hoop and embroidery threads at home, just wait for me to be ready to try!
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Deb, love your Mother’s crewel work, It is so bright and happy and is truly representative of the era. How fortunate for you all to see it every day.
That is really gorgeous! I’ve got a client who has these all over her home and I’m always hoping she’ll send one home with me.
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I love the blue background…just lovely! I think the bird in the cage is my favorite part!
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Beautiful!
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