Here's a recent one from Caroline /miocaro:
This is a long shot, but I'm taking it! I have a bought a number of vintage unused embroidery kits--stamped fabric usually, with the instructions and floss or wool thread. I have one kit that I started work on and then lost the instructions! It's pretty complicated and while I could finish it without the instructions, part of the pull for me is following them!So, whaddya reckon?
The kit is Bucilla #2799 "Autumn Scene". It's from the late 40s.
The scene is a little cottage in the woods.
The kit came with the fabric, floss and even a frame for the completed project, all in a cardboard box. I have everything but the instruction sheet. :(
I have contacted Bucilla and they do not keep archives of their patterns.
Anyone?
Thanks!
caroline
Thanks!
I added a photo to flicker!
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Also, to answer other suggestions that people have given:
I have googled, extensively and routinely. I google every now and then just to make sure something new hasn't appeared.
I have saved searches on EBay so I get notifications if anything appears that remotely matches up.
The finished design photo on the package is black and white since it's from the 1940s.
And, while it sounds crazy, I really like following the directions. I know I could finish it however I want to, but I get a very deep satisfaction working on vintage kits following the original directions.
I know what you mean about following directions! I'm that way too. I'll keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeleteSo VERY sad that Bucilla doesn't have an archive of their own history!
As a fan of the old tv series AND stitching you cracked me up too :)
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