Very nice set of four off-white linen look placemats and napkins with with light sage/celery machine stitched edges. Placemats measure 17" x 11 1/2" and have two rows of machine chain stitch in metallic thread. Napkins are 11 1/4" square.
Set is in very good condition with no stains. The only mark is a faint '2.00' on one placemat hand written in off-white.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed...

This blue tea towel is a wonderful example of fine handwork. It is scalloped and finished by hand with a fine blanket stitch on both ends with machine-stitched hem on sides. Detailed cutwork of a flower and leaves, and fine embroidery on one end. Could also be used as a dresser scarf.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed...

These tea towels are truly amazing examples several forms of handiwork - hand applique, drawn threadwork and fine embroidery.
Everything is done by hand except three side are hemmed by machine using very fine stitches. The fourth side was hemmed by hand using a tiny blanket stitch to bind the appliqued colored material to the background.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed...