I do not meet many people who still darn socks or other items! Sadly, we are a throwaway society and rarely repair damaged clothes. In the past, darning was almost an art form and children were taught to darn at school and in orphanages. It was quite possible that in the 19th century if you went in to service you would be expected to be able to mark linen and darn clothing. Decorative darning is defintely an art form and darning samplers can fetch enormous sums.
A great start to pattern darning. Each kit includes one of our exclusive faux ivory buttons and is worked on 26-count ivory linen. There are four designs in the series - please choose from the drop down menu
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£8.00
Lattice Button Heart Trug House
Code: 421
Pattern darning at its best – included in the Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers (See Books and Media) Pre-sorted threads. Linen only
£22.00
Code: 423
These kits are designed to give you a taste of a technique that involves counting from a chart but are not in cross stitch. Each kit comes with clear instructions, diagrams, threads, fabric and a wrapped needle.
£5.00
Code: W/PD
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