That 70's Embroidery

Lately I have taken a liking to vintage crewel embroidery. One definitely has to appreciate both the patience and the skill that goes into the craft. Here are some pieces I have picked up. All are handmade and brimming with charm.

Trippy, psychedelic sun - embroidered wall hanging

This gorgeous sun is a fairly large piece I found at a local church thrift shop last week. Very psychedelic and unique, I could not resist. Simply signed, "June". I need to have it re-framed.

 I am normally not that into floral designs, but the piece below was so beautifully done. Back is hand signed by the artist, Patty Meeder 1975. Also large, measures 24" X 18".

Lovely embroidered flowers

Here are a few smaller pieces including a sweet framed "Welcome" sign and a lovable turtle. I am fairly certain the welcome design was from a 70's crewel sampler kit.

70's embroidered Welcome wall hanging

Vintage embroidered Turtle wall hanging

I also found a 1973 Erica Wilson Crewel kit that was never used. It is called "Ecology Tree" and it is the cutest design ever.

I honestly want to learn embroidery just so I can make this and hang it in my apartment.

Erica Wilson 1973 Ecology Tree

Hope you enjoy!

Thrifted - Finds of the day

Some random scores from the thrift shop:

"Communication" Jackson Beardy 1975

Beautiful framed serigraph by artist, Jackson Beardy. Signed in pencil. 

According to Gilmore Gallery of the Arts, "Jackson Beardy, an Ojibway artist, was a leading Native figure in the late 1960s and 1970s, advocating both politically and artistically for the rights of the peoples of the First Nations in Canada."

See more of his works here: Jackson Beardy

Tivoli - Lars Bo 1979

 Framed Tivoli print from Danish surrealist artist, Lars Bo. 

For more info, check out his Wikipedia page here.
Here is a link to a site with some of his other works: Lars Bo

              

And just for fun, a vintage wooden bird whistle. I do not know much about it, but it appears hand-painted, and makes brilliant sound.

 Honestly, the best thing about thrifting is the utter randomness of it. You never know what you may find. I love it.