December embroidery

 

I don't know if I like redwork embroidery so well

 because it's easy or because of it's vintage appeal.

 

Redwork embroidery was popular in the 1800s

as red was the only dye that was colorfast, hence its popularity.

 Different colors came into use as the dying process improved.

 

 

Daughter knit and pearl embroidered this flour sack towel

for me while we were in Hill City,SD

to remember the 1880 train ride we all enjoyed together.

 

~b