Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to Madeira embroidery, a traditional handcraft that became an important export of the island in the second half of the 19th century. Find out more from Gabi’s post.
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Thank you so much for posting the link to this article about Madeira embroidery. My sister and I went to this beautiful island in the late 60’s and this brought back such wonderful memories. I have wanted to go back but never made it. Maybe now I am retired I will make the trip.