For the Love of Crewel Embroidery

Once I had a great stash of Paternayan crewel yarn and could turn out wonderful pieces with the patterns of Erica Wilson and her classic book. I went on to design some of my own and loved the craft.  My hands were 40 years old then , not as they are at present.   A friend with a magnificent 36 inch wooden doll recently made the doll  a beautiful skirt of crewel and I admired it.  Here is the doll with a length just pinned around her.

 My friend gifted me with yardage of this stunning fabric to make my own doll a skirt,  and then some! What a joy to open that package!

I think I should make a skirt for myself!

I surely have the jewelry for it.  This color is really my signature red.


 The 5 strands of blood  coral are old, a gift from my sweetheart husband. The bracelet and rings I have had from 1968 and the squash is something I bought just last year.    The linen shirt is good with it all.   I am not sure when I will be stepping out of my house again to wear it. What a time this is. 

   
But it is an entertaining thought. I wear very long skirts, but am now a short person, at  5 ft tall, when I was 5 '5" . I think there is enough for the doll and me too!   Enjoying just looking at it.
   What a treasure from a generous friend.
Art in its many forms can bring light to a gloomy time!  e