Early American Tinware started out very plain, without any paint,
and was therefore known as "Poor Man's Silver".
Punching and crimping were the techniques used for elaboration.
In the early 1800s, tinsmiths of New England adorned their work
by adding stenciled designs as well as handpainting.
Much of the stenciling was with gold or bronze on a black background,
while beautiful colors were used in handpainting.
Fruits and florals were the most often used themes in the designs.
Decorative tinware was used for everything imaginable.
Most frequently, this style was applied on pots, pans, coffee pots, canisters,
trays, trunks, and storage boxes of every imaginable size.

**EASY PROJECT IDEAS**
To make the quilt top shown above,
you stitch the four "L" shaped blocks first
on a tightly woven cotton fabric using a tearaway stabilizer.
Tear away the stabilizer.
Trim blocks leaving a 1/2" margin around embroidery.
Using 1/4" seams, sew the four blocks together.
Press your seams open.
Match up the seam lines to the centering points on your hoop and
stitch the center floral wreath,
again, using a tearaway stabilizer.
Stitch, trim, and attach the remaining blocks.

These designs will make a wonderful gold anniversary wedding gift!

Retail Price $100.00

Set includes 19 quilt block designs-- 17 floral blocks designs PLUS 2 Bonus Blocks!

This set is available in TWO sizes.

No.5001 - For your 6x10 hoop
Finished design size is 147mm x 157mm

No.5002 - For your 5x7 hoop
Finished design size is 126mm x 134mm

**Please state hoop size and format when ordering.**
Available in most formats.

This set is available by e-mail.