while my daughter was still in college, i hand embroidered a complete trousseau for her for 'the day'. i put aside six sheet sets with embroidered flat sheets and 4 cases each, six linen tablecloths for a table for eight chairs, three sets of pj's and three nightgowns. then i did one dozen extra sets of cases to go with solid color sheet sets.
she's been married now for more than ten years. the sheet sets have gone to bedding heaven. some of the extra cases are still kicking around, the nighties and pj's are long gone. the tablecloths are used but still here. why? because you have to iron linen! :evil: that's why. and it's a giant pain in the butt. someday i'll make a quilt, using the flowers as blocks. of course, she'll have to unearth them first.
but redwork is making a huge comeback and we'll be seeing more and more of it, all done by hand. i wish i had saved some of my mother's own work. she was terrific at embroidery.