No it's not cross stitch, it is an unfinished needlepoint project. x-stitch is exactly that - x's are used to make the design. Needlepoint fills in the entire backing material while x-stitch is usually used for border decorations or monograms - things like that. Definitions can be found HERE
It's made on perforated paper. I don't think it's unfinished; when perforated paper was used, the background usually wasn't filled in. There's an example here:
Not a clue, Kate. If you said it was from 1900 I wouldn't argue. My guess is that it is a few decades old, judging by the fading and wear, but I am no expert.
Cross-stitch bookmark. (It's cross-stitch, right?)
No it's not cross stitch, it is an unfinished needlepoint project. x-stitch is exactly that - x's are used to make the design. Needlepoint fills in the entire backing material while x-stitch is usually used for border decorations or monograms - things like that. Definitions can be found HERE
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grace. I know next to nothing about this kind of thing. I can knit, though so I got that going for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's made on perforated paper. I don't think it's unfinished; when perforated paper was used, the background usually wasn't filled in. There's an example here:
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Dorothy
Personally, I don't care which it is...I LOVE IT!
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Any guess to how old it is? The style and the use of perf paper can be over 100 years old, but it looks in good condition.
ReplyDeleteNot a clue, Kate. If you said it was from 1900 I wouldn't argue. My guess is that it is a few decades old, judging by the fading and wear, but I am no expert.
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