Saturday, April 4, 2015

The Professional Restorer at Work

Melissa talks about several needlepoint restoration projects on her website. The first is a family crest.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=759

The second is a folk art pillow from the 1930s.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=821

The third is a pillow chewed by a pet.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=789

The fourth is a picture that had to be reblocked and reframed.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=412

The process (and the projects!) is fascinating.  But after all this, you may wonder why folks bother. This is Melissa's answer.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=334

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