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6 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИПЕНЬ - СЕРПЕНЬ 2019 pieces often used to decorate Ukrainian American parl ors of the past are perhaps less in vogue. But for those who can find the time to embroider, it is still a wonderful way to relax. The handiwork that has come down to me from my own Irish - American cult ure (mother and grandmother) is sparse: a few lace doi lies and two tablecloths — one crocheted and the other embroi- dered with some applique. The latter has embroi- dered on it the phrase “Come back to Erin.” These pieces are very precious to me, and I am not y et ready to let them go. Author’s first attempt at Ukrainian embroidery . Photo at left shows Irish embroidered tablecloth that is probably over 100 years old and came down to me from my Irish great grandmother (born in Limerick, Ireland) th rough my Irish - American mother and grandmother. The poignant sentiment on the tablecloth recalls the e ffect of the Irish Famine of 1845 - 1849, which decimated the popu- lation and sent many survivors to seek a living abroad, leaving many areas of Ireland dese rted. Photo at right is close - up of shamrock seen on three corners of my Grandmother Murphy’ tableclot h. This satin stitch design looks exactly the same on the underside.
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