A Maker’s Marks: The Hexagon-Flower Mending Bag
Studying the details of vintage and antique textiles can lead to many questions, and it helps us learn more about the era they came from.
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Studying the details of vintage and antique textiles can lead to many questions, and it helps us learn more about the era they came from.
For weddings, it is rare for all dowry items to be made brand new. In this case, an upcycled square piece of textile was embroidered and then folded in half and stitched along the sides to form a small bag.
Bagchi are traditionally given to a groom before, during, and after the wedding.
Peel back the layers of needlework history and uncover more about historical textiles from around the globe in the Spring 2020 issue of PieceWork.
Make someone feel extra special with one of these great craft ideas from Mary Polityka Bush featured in PieceWork’s July/August 2005 issue.
With the fall leaves as my visual inspiration, I chose a page from Weldon’s Practical Needlework that introduces Mountmellick embroidery and shows 20 ways to embroider leaves.
The Collecting Bag can hold gear for all your adventures, from camping to hiking to the farmers market.