artschoolglasses:Jane loved sewing. She was also good at it. In 1796 she wrote to her sister Cassand
artschoolglasses:Jane loved sewing. She was also good at it. In 1796 she wrote to her sister Cassandra “We are very busy making Edward’s shirts, and I am proud to say I am the neatest worker of the party.” A nice later recalled that she was especially “adept” at the two stitches seen here. The muslin shawl is embroidered in satin stitch and avery fine overcast stitch has been used to join the patchwork pieces.Muslin shawl worked on by Jane AustenChawton, England -- source link
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