Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century focused on 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, decorating or protecting furniture. Embroidery and crochet work provided a much needed creative outlet for someSeven pieces of lace of fine cotton possibly dyed or stained. All but one are straight edged. .1 is scalloped.lace handcraft crochet needlework

A pillow sham is a decorative pillow case. This is a handmade pillow sham especially crafted for a household in early Orbost.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes,A rectangular lace pillow sham. the centre rectangle is white and made of pulled thread lace. The edging is pale pink and blue lace,handcraft pillow-sham needlework

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A hand made rectangular shaped white table cloth made of fine linen. it has lace insertions which are flower shaped. The flower stems and leaves are embroidered.table-linen handcraft needlework

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A cream linen circular doily with scalloped edges. It is hand embroidered with a kookaburra and wattle design. It has some lace edging. doily needlework handcraft table-linen

2 Pastel Pink Linen Strips & 2 Red Linen Strips For Future Projecthandcrafts, country crafts, left over project material

1 White Square Linen & Lace Table Centerpiece with Multiple Green, Orange & Yellow Contrasting Thread in Geometric Circular Motifs.handcrafts, lace, table centrepiece

1 Square White Linen & Lace Table Centrepiece With Wheel Motifs.handcrafts, country crafts, table centrepiece

1 Square White Linen & Lace Tablecloth With Floral Motifs & Curlicews In All Four Corners.handcrafts, country crafts, tablecloth, https://www.lynxlace.com/pulledthreadgallery.html

Possibly worn by Mrs Myrtle Uebergang. Part of the Uebergang Collection.White cotton camisole with crocheted front and back yoke. The yoke has a floral design with crocheted lace border edging and capped sleeves. The square neckline is decorated with picot crochet lace.textiles, uebergang, allansford, tooram park, camisole, female costume accessories, handcrafts, needlework

Donated by donor and belonged to late husband's grandmotherFine Cotton Supper Cloth 98 cm sq.Drawn threadwork, and white embroidery. Flower design of three petal flowers, long leaves in four corners, and 10cm crochet lace border around the edge. Design is of diamond shaped lozenges with zig-zag edge. Drawn threadwork squared in corners intersect embroidered stems. Drawn threadwork rectangular shape in centre has round needlework medallions in corners.MM in black inkmanchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery, crocheting or crochet work

Small white padded cushion. Cotton base, covered with crochet lace. Could be used for hat pins.handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, sewing

White linen supper cloth with deep edging of fine cotton crochet lace. White mount mellick embroidery in flower and leaf pattern with lover's knot pattern in corner.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Large white cotton centrepiece with deep white cotton lace edging. Inset with crochet lace.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

White cotton tea cosy in half circle. Edged in pin tucked lawn with lace border. Double sided with butterflies embroidered in blue on one side with centre piece of crochet. Other side flowers embroidered in blue and crochet centrepiece.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

White cotton pillow case with large border of crochet lace and white embroidery in centre. Part of a pair see NA1755.manchester, bedding, handcrafts, needlework