Yes it was popular..long before home machine embroidery was even a gleam in someones eye!...more like 35+ years ago. I have some vintage pieces my DH's grandmother did. It is super cool looking!

My mother (84) still uses a table cloth my grandmother made for her 40years ago. I have an apron with a black poodle on it that she made for me - I'm getting some gingham on Monday to make the beautiful star design for myself. At this time of year I use many things that belonged to my grandmothers and this technique has sparked another wonderful memory for me. Thank you - I'll get her sewing machine out to finish off my project too!!!
I'm in Australia - isnt this board great, it shows we have many things in common all over the world.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

This is one of my projects from long, long ago.

Oh how beautiful. so much patience. You really did a wonderful job.

I have done that in the past. Nice job!

I so agree......Merry, merry everyone...a week to go!

I had just seen some quilts done in the "Chicken Scratch",but did not know what it was called,thought it was very neat,thank you for showing your quilt and the info on where to find patterns,again I LOVE this site.Thank you everyone. :D :D

Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!! :D :D

I love the way it looks, never learned to do it. My mother used to make pillows.
Pat

i love chicken scratch, will have to do a lap quilt in one. so much fun. bjrusty