Vintage linen part one

I've had this pretty embroidered runner for ages. Despite washing it there are still a few stains that have proven impossible to remove. I knew that to make it useable it would somehow need to be repurposed into something else. I was reluctant to cut it up at first just in case it was ruined, but I also knew that I would never use it, in the current state.

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I chose the bits that I liked and drew around my template. I made my templates from acetate so that I could find the best position for the shape.

 I didn't like the brown embroidery so I unpicked it. A hot, steamy iron soon removed the little holes that were left.

Before cutting out the pieces, I ironed interfacing onto the back of the runner.  Linen frays badly and your hard work can quickly turn to threads if you aren't careful. Trust me on this one I speak from experience! I have a lack of photos now, but on the whole I have copied the instructions for the bunny from this lovely book...

I will return with part 2 when I can upload some more photos...