This is the project I took on my long vacation immediately after my daughter’s wedding last year. This type of embroidery is so perfect for traveling; it’s even better than hand piecing because there are no little pieces to keep track of, and only one color of thread. The Alice blocks go very slowly (especially the fish footman), and I was only able to finish 2 blocks the whole time I was gone. The blocks are 6″ x 9 3/4″ (click for closeups), which is the same size as the antique painting book pages. I’m using one strand of DMC 498 floss on a vintage cotton sheet.
The book was published by Platt & Munk Co. and is undated, but if I compare it to my other old paint books, I would guess it’s from the 1920s or maybe even earlier. Unfortunately, the illustrator is uncredited, which is sad because I love these drawings. Of course, the Tenniel illustrations are fabulous, but these are easier to embroider, they’re very cute, and I had never seen them before.
Here are the four previous blocks.
I am so glad you have done some more of the Alice embroidery. I have saved all the paint book pictures intending them for a “someday” project.
Wonderful project!
Oh, they’re all wonderful! I can hardly wait to see the finished quilt!
These are just incredible, so detailed, this is going to be a spectacular quilt. I think the title and your name is perfect for the extra block.
These are wonderful! I’m with you, you can’t beat redwork for relaxing and portable crafting! Your work is exquisite! Hugs, Mickie
Martha, I have spent a most enjoyable morning visiting your website. We like all the same things! In looking through the pages, I happened across the picture and little story about your father and I’m wondering if your family has any connection to the Southeast Kansas area? There are Dellasegas living here and I’m wondering if you are related!
There aren’t any Dellasegas that I know of in NY, but I wish I could say I was related! Everything you do Martha is magical. I also admit, I have never heard of the term hookah and had to look it up. 🙂
I came across your blog a few weeks ago and I keep coming back to your wonderful Alice in Wonderland embroidery. I thought I might like to follow along with you and was wondering if you know where I can get the Alice in Wonderland pictures? It’s been a while since I embroidered, but the Alice in Wonderland series looks to be quite fun. Thanks for any suggestions/directions you can give me!
Absolutely amazing! This is actually really inspirational— I think this would make a great project on a purse or along the bottom of a fun dress!
Hi, my first time visiting your blog…you are very…very talented for sure. My question is for redwork quilt tops. I have a bluework winter top of snowman scenes that the client wants me to quilt. Have you seen these quilts quiilted? I just don’t know how to quilt this lovely top and thought maybe you would have some ideas on how to find some inspiration on quilting these lovely pieces.
I simply adore your redwork, especially with Alice. Have you done any more blocks since? I look forward to seeing the finished quilt
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