Category: Borders & Edgings

There are plain bows like the ones in the Bows and Baskets post and then there are bows with flowers. So, do you want them plain or fancy?

These wide edgings were designed originally for those sweeping skirts of the mid 1800s but today they would work on just about any modern full skirt. Of course, they would look lovely gracing the hem on fine linens…..pillowcases and sheets.    

These embroidery patterns of edgings are on the straight and narrow. Well, mostly straight. Indeed they are hand drawn dating back to the 1850s before the ruler was invented. (joking)

Corner embroidery patterns specifically designed for the 45 degree angle. Many were originally for hankies but a corner is a corner…..and on this site it’s not called a border  but then some designs aren’t well defined…….Good luck!

Here’s a couple of antique fleur de lis patterns when you’re in the mood for something French. Both are suitable as bases for monograms as the braiding pattern was designed for a hankie.

2 of these patterns are edged in scallops and the 3rd corner includes a grapevine with the wheat.

Some French Fleur-de-lis flair for your very own kingdom.

Butterfly borders for pillowcases, quilts, clothing or ??

A wee bit of the plaid with some pretty flowers in these embroidery patterns.

Beautiful embroidery patterns all with cross stitch details in the borders, corners and the lovely centerpiece with roses.

Remember when little girls would pull petals from flowers to determine if he loved her or not? This is one of those kinda daisies.   Or if singles aren’t your thing then try some of the borders and edgings for pillowcases or whatever!

These medium width embroidery patterns of edgings are just middle of the road; not too wide and not too narrow. Steady on.