“Light or fancy needlework often forms a portion of the evening’s recreation for the ladies of the household…” Beeton’s Book of Household Management, 1861. During the 19th century, women were rarely idle in their spare moments. Many preferred instead to occupy themselves with a bit of sewing. This sewing generally fell into two broad categories: […]

via Victorian Sewing: A Brief History of Plain and Fancy Work — Mimi Matthews