As part of a new series of embroidery charts is a pattern that was used for a mid-20th century woman's blouse from Romania. It was worked in cross stitch and chain stitch in light blue and turquoise. The stitches are worked in various directions. The pattern is worked on the sleeves. It is an urban garment embellished with a traditional design. For a PdF file of the chart, click here.

Embroidery chart of Romanian woman's blouse.

Embroidery of Romanian woman's blouse, mid-20th century.

Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood, 16 October 2016