I learned to embroider when I was about 7. Up through the 1970s, I moved from embroidery to crewel and then to needlepoint on painted canvases.
Note: I didn’t start taking pictures of my projects on a regular basis until the 90s. I have managed to get a few photos of items that I gave to family members, but many are only documented by a notation here and there.
First Project ever
(Details on a separate page—click the link)
Completed in 1957
Stamped embroidery dresser scarf
Crewel Flowers Picture
1970?: Made for my mother
Needlepoint Siamese Cat
See description and photo under Needlepoint post.
Needlepoint Airplane
1977: Made for my ex-husband as a Christmas present.
Crewel Roots and Wings
Completion date unknown, best guess 1978
Kit from Sunset Designs, 1978
I made this for my daughter who was born in 1978. It was going to be the center of a pillow, but I never got that far.
Crewel Set it Free
Completion date unknown, best guess 1978-79
Kit from Sunset Designs, 1978
I made this for my daughter who was born in 1978. It was going to be the center of a pillow (to go with Roots and Wings), but I never got that far.
Crewel Denim Christmas Stocking
Completed for 12/25/1978
Crewel kit
Christmas stocking for my daughter
Felt Advent Calendar
Completed for 12/1/1978
Kit from Lee Wards
Felt and sequined advent calendar for my daughter
Crewel Baby’s Sampler Stocking
Completed for 12/25/1978
Christmas stocking as a gift, recipient unknown
Some of God’s Miracles Are Small
Completed 2/15/1979
Crewel kit, crawling baby
For Aunt Linda’s first child Kevin, born 1/21/1979
Crewel Panda Bib
Completed for 12/25/1979
Christmas bib for my daughter
Crewel Christmas Tree Stocking
Christmas stockings (L-R: 1981, 1979, 1987)
Completed for 12/25/1979
Christmas stocking for myself
