Antique Needlepoint Cat Pillow Vyt for example) and also reminds

for example) and also reminds me a bit of the work of Edwin and Mary Scheier

visits to Boston always meant Filene's Basement--the original and ultimate bargain basemen--at Downtown Crossing

so needs to lean against something in order to stand upright with the exposed iron end tipped up but otherwise can just be set somewhere and would make a pretty great paper weight

persisting underneath the array of cut marks

minor and really not noticeable unless you are looking for it

Antique Needlepoint Cat Pillow Vyt for example) and also remindsI believe this light gray against red woolen needlepoint dates to the 19th century, and I love the relative simplicity of the cat, with just two olive green crosses for eyes and no other flourishes. With finely woven cotten linen fabric on the back, sewn by hand to the front with dark red thread. Very large to be a pin cushion, but just the right size to be a cat cushion! 5 3 4 x 7 and in very good, clean condition and very charming.