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            18th Century  Pockets Kits
                                    

  All pocket kits are hand drawn to imitate walnut ink.  Linen or linen dimity are used for pocket fabrics to more closely match the original embroideries that were the inspiration for each pocket design.   Crewel yarns and linen tapes are provided in all kits. 

 

 

Cambridge Pocket

$30.00

Kit includes hand drawn design on linen, linen binding tapes, crewel yarns.  This pocket is based on original pocket that was remade from an existing piece of embroidery.  The slit for the pocket is cut through the finished embroidery as was the original.

 

Bristol Pocket

$30.00

Kit includes hand drawn design on linen, red crewel yarns, linen tapes for binding and linen tapes for ties. This monochromatic pocket is easy to embroider using outline stitch.

 

 

Wethersfield Pocket Kit

$30.00

Kit includes hand drawn design on linen, crewel yarns, linen tapes for binding and linen tapes for ties.  This colorful pocket follows the tradition of a central motif rising from a mound or pot, dating from  early to mid 18th century.

 

Boston Pocket Kit   $40.00

A  design for an early 18th century pocket hand drawn on vintage linen, crewel yarns, binding and linen tape ties included.

Portsmouth Pocket Kit $35.00

Hand drawn design on linen dimity fabric, crewel yarns, binding tape and linen tapes for ties are included.

 

Childs Pocket Kit $20.00

Child's size pocket, hand drawn on vintage linen in a primitive simple design, crewel yarns and linen tape for ties included.

Salem Pocket Kit $35.00

Kit includes hand drawn design on vintage linen, crewel yarns, precut fabric strips for binding and linen tapes for ties.

 

Deerfield Pocket Kit $30.00

Pocket hand drawn to imitate the irregularity of the original pocket, crewel yarns, precut fabric strips for binding, linen tapes for ties.

 

 

 

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