See what you think. Although I know I am an embroidery snob, I know there is also a reason to own sturdy modern embroidery that we can use without fear of destroying something too precious to use.
This modern guest towel is embroidered by machine with a dragonfly. It is quite pretty.
Next, compare it to a monogram on the traycloth of a breakfast set that was made nearly a hundred years old and was embroidered by hand. The dragonfly is crude by comparison.
The next photo contrasts the modern dragonfly towel with the traycloth and two embroidered white linen antique towels.
These items each have their place in the world.
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