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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Vera Frogley was the donor's son-in-law's motherCream linen made up cushion cover. Ssurface stitch of a lady in Dolly Varden style long blue dress, apron and hat, carrying basket of hollyhocks, a topiary tree in a pot and daisies,embroidery, surface stitchery, dolly varden

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

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

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 stitcheryembroidery, cushions, england, dorset feather stitchery

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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