I stitched this Little Red Schoolhouse Paragon Crewel Embroidery Kit 0624 in the late 1970’s.
My memory is I got the kit by sending in Campbell’s Soup labels.
My crewel-embroidery-on-linen period.
Someone is selling a completed one for $124. Framed.
But you can still buy this vintage kit on Etsy or EBay for anywhere from $12 to $40
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Here’s the kit description. Who knew? Spark conversation and /or admiration?
“Delve into the charm of yesteryear with this exquisite Vintage Crewel Embroidery piece featuring The Little Red Schoolhouse. A testament to the timeless artistry of the 1970s, this handmade creation embodies the intricate beauty of crewel work, bringing a touch of nostalgia to any space it adorns. Crafted with care, each stitch tells a story, capturing the essence of a bygone era’s educational scene. Ideal for educators, artists, or collectors, this embroidery is not just a decorative item but a piece of history that can spark conversation and admiration. Whether it’s displayed in a teacher’s office or showcased in a living room, it’s sure to be a unique and treasured addition.”
What a wonderful piece of personal history! The story of earning it with soup labels makes it infinitely more valuable than any price tag. The modern description is wonderfully over-the-top, but your memory is the real treasure.
Oh that description made me laugh. Thank you for your thoughtful words today. For being about fifty years old it looks amazingly fresh. Yes, good memories.
Thank you
Is that a hall ceiling light or divine intervention? dc
Hadn’t considered that. Just trying to create a bit of interest. 😂
I used to do these projects in the late 70’s too and you took me down memory lane. Maybe I should drag them out of wherever I put them and try to sell them for a hundred or two? Ha!
I can’t imagine anyone wanting to purchase one of our masterpieces, no offense😂 as I remember it the filling in with woolly stitches was soothing. Maybe?
Me either. I used to do a lot of cross stitch too. Maybe it was a way to relax. But I remember an art teacher in junior high school who encouraged us to make a wall hanging with different embroidery stitches and that’s when I first became interested in doing so.
I used to do cross stitch and needlepoint. Now it’s just knitting. Thanks for writing.
I love these embroidery projects so much! Especially ones from the 1960s-1980s. I haven’t done one in so long! I should look for some at a thriftstore.
They are out there just waiting to be stitched! Send pic.
I love this one. I did a few as well. Mostly for the kids’ rooms. The light looks like a moon to me. xo
Thanks Darlene. I like your thought on the moon.
I have some beautiful crewel embroidery I did, too, in the 1970s. That dates us, huh?
Most definitely my friend.