As with lots of things, for years it was hidden away in my Grandparent's attic.
Then it was given to me, knowing I would restore it. Despite a chip in the glass, and a few moth-eaten stitches, it's still in good condition. Most of the stitches have really kept their colour.
I don't think the picture was done from a pattern.
My plan is to restore the picture to it's former glory by replacing any stitches that have been moth-eaten. I seem to have inherited a considerable amount of tapestry wool to be able to do this! Once I've done that I want to give the frame a good sand-down and varnish.
My next plan is to have the frame altered so you can have a picture both sides. That way, I can keep the original picture and also have my own picture in there too. A reversible fireguard!
My choice of picture is very different from my Grandma's. Its Art Nouveau. It's called The White and Red Rose by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.
Most of it's done. Here's hoping I can get it completed for one of my 365 day blogs!
Until tomorrow,
Nic xx
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