Fancywork

Older generations spent their time differently than many of us do today.  They took time to read, to cook, to write, to create.  This is evident in the items I see at almost every estate sale I attend:

* Back issues of National Geographic and Arizona Highways magazines

* Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes

* A drawer, a box, a glass jar full of pens and pencils

* Free notecards sent by Paralyzed Veterans of America (hey, they were free)

* A sewing machine

* Hardcover books

* Embroidery, usually on pillowcases, tablecloths and tea towels

Some of the embroidered items are beautifully done.  I thought I would share some of them with you.

The Southern Belle is a recurring theme in pillowcase art

She also appears on slipcovers and sometimes in wall hangings

Floral motifs were also popular, both small...

...and large.

But I don't think I've ever seen any embroidery as cute as the kittens on this tea towel: