I found these vintage embroidery thread books a while ago.
I don't think they have the original threads inside. But they've definately been in there a while! (all flattened down).
There is a round piece of very thick felt in one of the front covers, to keep needles in (the sides). The only embroidery I really do at the moment is for the faces of some soft toys. I haven't used any of these threads yet!
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17 comments:
Great finds Jennie! I so have to come op shopping with you one day! You find the best stuff.
What a treasure! Even the covers of the books are just beautiful. I'd keep them in tact just to look at!
sweet books, i've never seen them before
They are really unusual - I have never seen anything like that before. It doesn't matter if you don'y use them - they are just graet to look at!
they are great Jennie! I thought they were journal covers, very nice.
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How fantastic are they?! Such a gorgeous piece of the past to treasure. great find.
Great find. At first glance I thought they were printing blocks??? I didn't realise embroidery threads use to come like this. xo
those little books are great - i have never seen anything like them! :)
Very nice find!
What a lovely find. Didn't people used to have the most delightful things. SO pleased that beautifully crafted items are taking off again :)
Oh score Jennie, well done, love Posie
These are wonderful! I have never seen anything like these. I think I am going tohave a conniption with the excitement. Lucky girl! xxNIck
They are lovely! Such a great find. I think vintage sewing notions are just so lovely, especially when they look like they were once used and treasured by a crafty person. x
Most excellent. I came accross some vintage ric-rac just the other day & think I shan't use it, I will treasure it instead... usually I am big on using vintage items - it gives them new life & makes you happy, but consumables... I just bring myself to do it!
really great finds!
Fabulous find! I just love how the colours are so vivid! Thanks so much for playing.
Sophie x
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