Was used as a demonstration model for drawn fabric in "Drawn Fabric Embroidery" (Page 50-54) a book written by Mrs Edna Wark, President, Embroiderers' Guild Vic 1974-1977Circular cushion cover in ecru linen, ecru thread using drawn fabric filling stitchesEW 1978 is worked on the reverse sideembroidery - cushion covers, embroidery- drawn fabric, embroidery - australia, embroidery - 1960-1980

Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) was an excellent needlewoman and has made this cushion cover.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A cushion cover made of black fabric, embroidered with large roses on stems and hand painted over the roses. cushion-cover womens-needlecraft handcrafts

This appears to be unused as it is starched.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homesA hand embroidered cushion cover. It is cream coloured with blue edging. In the centre is an orange diamond shape with an oval in the centre. There is a vase with flowers branching out. They are yellow and pink. The cover closes with 3 press studs.handcraft embroidery cushion-cover

Item possibly made by by William James Tibbett No 978 1st AIF while convalescing in hospital. Refer 488P for his service history also 490.2.Black silk embroidered with a vine with two bunches of grapes and a yellow, brown, blue and orange butterfly, (unfinished).cushion covers, silk, embroidery

Embroidered cushion cover in wooden frame with blue border & glass front. Embroidery representing Allied flags.“Souvenir from Egypt 1915”manchester-furnishings, handcrafts-embroidery, frame accessories, military history-souvenirs, eygpt

Textiles, yellow cotton cushion cover. One side overlayed by tapestry weave fabric. Drawn thread work has created an all over 12 X 12 pattern of 3 cm squares. Each square has an embroidered wheel spoke pattern of yellow embroidery cotton. Machine made. Unfinished.textiles, domestic, cushion cover

Mrs Merle Whittle (member)Set of sewing accessories in red and black cross stitch on cream linen in a traditional design, lined with red satin. A. Square box pin cushion B. Small box with tape measure C. Scissor holder D. Needle case with a Hedebo stitch covered bead E. Thimble holder pouchembroidery, cross stitch

Bought by donor in an opportunity shop.Blue silk panel made in Egypt as a souvenir for Australian soldiers during WW1. Design worked in tambour stitch. Edging is pink sequined braid."Christmas Greetings" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" Souvenir of Egypt 1915 to Uncle from Bobembroidery, egypt, ww1, tambour

Cream hand spun and woven wool ground embroidered with 6 figures (3 male, 3 female) in national costume, using knitting weight wool and some synthetics, in bright multi-coloured threads. Includes cords, pompoms and fringing as part of costumes.embroidery, bolivia, wool, synthetic

Vera Frogley was the donor's son-in-law's mother.Cream linen made up cushion cover. Surface stitching featuring a cottage with fence and gate posts, roses, hollyhocks, daisies. Birds and clouds in the sky.embroidery, surface stitchery, dolly varden

Greek (?) cross stitch design on heavy cotton evenweave. Heavily stitched in geometric design with a central star motif. Black cotton thread. Possibly intended as a cushion cover. embroidery, cross stitch, greece

Cushion cover made of deep blue silk velvet with a circle of beaded flowers, clear beads laid in strings over white underlay. Leaves in greens, golds and browns are embroidered in silk. Each corner has an elaborate tassel, and cover is edged with blue braid cord.embroidery, beadwork, 1900-20, england?

Purchased by donor from Ebay USA, design reminiscent of embroidery of Mrs Houk around the turn of the 20th centuryBlack silk cushion cover with a yellow silk ribbon frilled edge. Cushion centre panel of drawn thread work on linen in cream and yellow thread.drawn thread work, cushion

Embroided Cushion Cover. Square Frilled edge. White work embroidery button closing.stawell clothing material

Purchased 17/7/1960Berlin wool work cushion front, double canvas, mixture of silk and wool threads. Reds, browns, beige, green, grey and blue. Geometric design, variety of stitches.embroidery, cushion cover, canvas work, berlin work, england, late 19th century

Front of cushion in blue linen embroidery with floss silks in blue and brown. Long and short, satin stitch and stem stitch in art nouveau style.embroidery, surface stitchery, early 20th century

Petit point, 2 birds in a rural setting. Probably part of edge of cushion cover or table carpet.embroidery, canvas work, england, 16th century

1950'sAlternating squares of red and navy linen. Each square is embroidered with an identical motif in red, white and blue machine chain stitches. Squares are joined with rows of double feather stitch, by hand.embroidery, patchwork, cushions

Peach satin cushion cover lavishly decorated in dorset feather stitchery.embroidery, cushions, england, dorset feather stitchery

Pink silk fabric with a fine stripe, embroidered in a design of festoons and flowers using silk thread and fine tape lace in cream. It is edged with thick cream cord and backing is cream watered silk.embroidery, silk embroidery, european, 1900-20

Purchased from NGO Shrujan- threads of Life, Bhuj, Gujarat in 2011. Neran style of embroidery is from the Bhujodi area of Kutch and was originally a variation of Kharek and Pakko embroidery however is now classified as a separate style. Neran means "eye brow" and refers to the curved units of closely stitched button hole stitch which resemble eye brows. Another feature of this style of embroidery is that the cloth is almost completely covered in geometric patterns of neran stitch along with tiny shisha mirrors and interlaced running stitch. Shrujan was a social enterprise formed in 1969 to preserve and promote hand embroidery and provide a livelihood for women from the village of Dhaneti. This model was repeated over the years and now operates in 114 villages across Kutch. The women produce high quality embroidered furnishing items and garments for the Shrujan outlets.Embroidered square cushion cover in Neran style geometric embroidery. Base fabric is completely covered in neran stitch, shisha mirrors and interlaced running stitch in dark red, olive green and tan untwisted floss. Embroidered panel has a silk duponi border.india, indian, kutch, gujarat, neran

Purchased from NGO Shrujan- threads of Life, Bhuj, Gujarat in 2011. Pakko style of embroidery by the Sodha, Rajput and Megwar communities of Kutch area in Gujarat. Pakko literally means "solid" and refers to the densely stitched designs and motifs in a double button hole stitch. The embroidery also includes h tiny shisha mirrors surrounded by Kati stitch (cream). Shrujan was a social enterprise formed in 1969 to preserve and promote hand embroidery and provide a livelihood for women from the village of Dhaneti. This model was repeated over the years and now operates in 114 villages across Kutch. The women produce high quality embroidered furnishing items and garments for the Shrujan outlets.Embroidered square cushion cover in Pakko style embroidery with stylised floral motifs and geometric border. Dense double buttonhole stitch motifs with shisha mirrors surrounded by kati stitch (cream). Stitched in untwisted floss. Embroidered panel has a silk duponi border.flower, floral, india, indian, kutch, pakko

Vera Frogley was the donor's son-in-law's mother.Cream linen made up cushion cover with surface stitchery featuring a 'crinoline lady' in a long blue dress, apron and hat, carrying basket of hollyhocks, a topiary tree in a pot and daisies.embroidery, surface stitchery, dolly varden

Made by Mavis Kaross people in South Africa/Mozambique and presented to Pam Breukhoven in friendship. Embroidery is a traditional skill for most Vatsonga and Northern Sotho people. Kaross revived this skill by making it commercially viable and has grown into a South African success story that now employs around 1300 embroiderers in the Letsitele/Giyani area. It produces a comprehensive range of premium quality products from placemats to cushion covers, handbags and wall hangings. These individual hand-crafted works of art retail through outlets in major tourist hubs such as our international airports, or direct to the public through the newly launched Kaross online shop.Irma van Rooyen, Founder of Kaross, says - the Tsonga people told me their stories and I became inspired. By their humanity, their space, their life - so utterly proud. By their eagerness to be involved and to be part of the project. These talented women and men, together, raised up the Kaross project from its beginning. And now, the drive to never give up, to keep on exploring and developing and growing. And learning to be stronger together. To you, whose path I am privileged to share, I owe my inspiration. The Tsonga people (Vatsonga) are a diverse Bantu ethnic group primarily inhabiting southern Mozambique, South Africa (Limpopo/Mpumalanga), and parts of Zimbabwe and Eswatini.Picture of a rhinoceros and a tree, stitched in perle threads, navy, rust, cream, blue, aqua, purple, green. Mounted in a frame (dark brown timber) and steel mount.MAVIS KAROSSembroidery

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Dull red cotton ground fabric with gold, green and blue embroidery in Bokhara couching. Design is an abstract floral.embroidery, surface stitchery, middle european, cushion covers, 1900-20

Red and black surface stitchery on natural linen, with wool thread.embroidery, surface stitchery, cushion, 1940-60, southern europe

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Natural ground, multi-coloured embroidery, peasant style motifs in satin, straight and chain stitches.Szegedembroidery, surface stitchery, hungary, 1900-20, cushion covers, heart, flowers