Crewel Throwback Thursday

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

Scroll down to read the description of this item

Does the hall ceiling light look like a sun or moon ?😂

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.

One Room Schoolhouse Teachers

My father and mother (b.1912) were teachers in one room schoolhouses in Illinois. And this is BEFORE they went to college, where they met. University of Illinois.

You may have seen these before but I thought these photos were perfect for a Throwback Thursday post.

My mother, back row on the left.

More Effects of Elements and Time

More Effects of Elements and Time

WEATHERED appeals  to me cause I’m  finding a lot of photos in the archives to post.

 

VintageGarbageTruckToyVintage Toy Garbage Truck from the 1950’s

LarimerSchoolLarimer School, Pittsburgh PA-

 

Okanogan, Washington and surrounding area-

orchard heaters no longer used, and apple boxes, an abandoned school house with an updated roof and a No Hunting sign posted on the building with the old vinyl couch out front.

 

 

Your Handwriting Reveals your Character sign in Coney Island-

-Bakery, Drug Store and the Lunchbox Diner* (see below for how it used to look) in Manhattan– New York City-

 

Weathered Diner

Quinwood, West Virginia-

 

Conneaut Amusement Park- Pennsylvania-

 

RollerRinkMcKeesport

Roller Skating Rink- McKeesport PA-

 

alaska_trainTrain in Alaska

 

Lunchbox Diner NYC

A Schoolhouse in Scottsbluff Nebraska 

Thanks for the beautiful photo, Shuey. (The guest blogger today). 

Shuey is headed to Prudhoe Bay Alaska.  

On his motorcycle.

 Did I mention he started out in Nicevlle Florida? 

That’s 4,862.7 miles, I just looked it up. 


A schoolhouse near Scottsbluff, NE