I’ve been doing some digging on my own, and I’m really enjoying discovering old designs that I can bring to life today. It’s a way of honoring the creators who came before us and ensuring their legacy continues.

So, on February 26, 2025, I went back to the Victoria & Albert Online Collection to find a design for another sewing pouch wallet for my youngest daughter’s birthday in March.

I got all my supplies ready. Twill linen, crewel embroidery yarn, some cute Accfactum fabric with animals and books, a piece of dyed-by-me felted wool for the needles, and a charm to tie the front of the piece to the printed fabric.

Here’s what I finished on March 2, 2025:

The design first gave me a Celtic vibe, but after reading the description, I saw that it actually has linked acanthus leaf shapes.

It’s believed that Sarah Bland (1810-1905) may have created this design between 1836 and 1854. Apparently, she possibly used a commercial pattern available in a magazine. (V&A June 2009)

My idea was to use this design in crewel embroidery to celebrate my St. Patrick’s Day baby. Her love for reading inspired the fabrics I had on hand.

Made with love for Kellie.  Though 32, she’s still my little.