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This item will be posted to you by The Old Button within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £2.50 | £0.00 |
| EU & Northern Ireland | Doesn't deliver here | |
| United States | Doesn't deliver here | |
| Rest of the World | Doesn't deliver here | |
Hi and welcome to The Old Button. I hope you find something you love, and please reach out if you'd like to discuss a special commission - it's very easy just click the "contact" button above.
My ready made and personalised items are dispatched within 1-3 days, custom and bespoke makes will take longer as they are made especially for you. I use Royal Mail First Class or Tracked 24, and can post on your behalf - see the upgrade listing in my gift voucher and shipping upgrade section.
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.
You have 14 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken; digital items.
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A beautiful vintage style embroidered flower basket picture, hand stitched by me in cotton embroidery threads on a linen background. Lovely decor for your own home, or an easily post-able gift that's perfect for birthdays or Mothers Day. I can send on your behalf - see my shipping upgrade listing.
The design is based on a 1930s ink transfer - simple line drawings intended for the embroiderer to interpret with their own choice of thread, colours and stitches. As I wanted to keep the original vintage paper intact, I used the tracing method to transfer the outline to the linen.
I used 2-3 strands of embroidery floss in light colours for a spring posy, and chose traditional and modern stumpwork stitches to create a subtle 3-D textured effect. These include a woven technique for the basket, and raised herringbone for the little leaves. The daisies and anemones are sewn with multiple loops of lazy daisy stitch, with french knots or free-form twisted loops for the centre of the flowers.
The hoop is smooth beech wood (the brand is Elbesee), and I have tightly secured the fabric using traditional gathering and lacing at the back. It is backed with a wool felt circle, neatly hand embroidered into place with blanket stitch.
Easily propped into 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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