There was a lot going on here on 11-11-11: a wedding, a trip for my husband and a new baby born to our friend's daughter.
Apparently, it was also corduroy appreciation day...I know this because our local news team reports things like that. I didn't think much of it at the time. According to the Corduroy Appreciation Club, that date was perfect for corduroy celebrations because all the 1's put together most resemble corduroy. I also so this was reported and discussed on a number of blogs but I can't remember which ones.
So just because the textile gods like to jar me, I found this the day after Corduroy Appreciation Day:
Apparently, it was also corduroy appreciation day...I know this because our local news team reports things like that. I didn't think much of it at the time. According to the Corduroy Appreciation Club, that date was perfect for corduroy celebrations because all the 1's put together most resemble corduroy. I also so this was reported and discussed on a number of blogs but I can't remember which ones.
So just because the textile gods like to jar me, I found this the day after Corduroy Appreciation Day:
Embroidery on Corduroy!!!!!!!!! I've never see anything embroidered on corduroy!
Anyway, it certainly is a dear little piece, it even has a satin binding. The little boy seems so stoic about the little girl's intentions to kiss him :) The embroidery is done really well but it makes me wonder...did the child or the maker really love corduroy? Why that fabric and was it for a baby? I love the mysteries of some pieces...
Um, never heard of a special day for corduroy. Thanks for sharing this tidbit of info :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps the maker of your wonderful find wanted something soft, warm and different. I love it myself.
The 11-11-11 Corduroy Appreciation Day seems like a stretch. The little baby blanket, on the other hand, is adorable! I love everything about it -- the darling pattern, the neat stitching, and the unusual choice of fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable blanket! Seems like corduroy would be warm, it does make sense for a blanket...the stitching is delightful!
ReplyDeleteI had read on various blogs about Corduroy Day. Interesting!
Corduroy was my FAVORITE fabric in my youth. Still in the top 3. This is super cute.
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