A little history of Cutwork (Punto Tagliato)

Punto Tagliato or Cutwork

Sections of a fabric, generally linen or cotton, were cut away and the resulting ''holes'' were then filled with embroidery or stitches.

The Cutwork dated back to 14th century but the existing known work present in a museum dated 16th century. 

The above picture shows a border (W. 10 x H. 3 1/4 inches, 25.4 x 8.3 cm, Textiles-Laces) of Italian origin, 16th century.

The cradle of heritage Mill in Nottingham (GB) is famous for all sorts of lace creation. They still admire old style of lace creation using handmade cutwork or punch-cards. The inventory of punch-cards dates back to the year 1308. The Cluny Lace Co. Ltd.

Early artefacts belongs to churches but later on adopted by nobels. 

Many portraits particularly by Nicholas Hilliard (1575-76) of queen Elizabeth l  dressed in the clothes decorated with Cutwork indicated the new style of embroidery been risen to a synonym of à la mode and riches.

Floating Butterflies Cutout

Fold the paper strip in half, draw circles using

coin

Draw silhouette of wings, body, head and antenna 

Cut out using general scissors cleanly cutting the edges 

Final outlook. 

Budget Gardening

Budget gardening is mainly through acquiring seeds of plants, pots and compost from kitchen waste. I've started my rooftop garden by making use of kitchen waste and trash repurposing. The project is still in its infancy but I'm very positive about the future. 

So far, I have successfully planted bitter melons and mangoes seedlings. 

DIY | Wall sconce

Due to Corona pandemic most cities are facing lockdown. Thus, I like one of the decor item which is quite expensive even the copy is very dear so I ended up making one for myself. Here's a quick rundown.

DIY | Climbers trellis

Climbers like cucumber, peas, bitter melon etc. need trellis to support their upward growth. I'm inclined to made use of objects available at hand for repurposing and also due to Corona lockdown. 

Cost effective | kitchen scraps vegetable garden

In a compact and novel manner, I tried table-top gardening. Only to safe space and money.

There are many vegetables and fruits that can be used as a source of seeds to grow vegetables and fruits. It is not only cost effective but easy to maintain. As the seeds are in all its honesty free.

I grow all the above plants of bitter melon using hydroponic system first then transfer to above pots.

Gift baskets venture

Gift baskets business is a very profitable business. If one knows from where to get the next to free raw materials.
One can visit thrift stores or warehouses for wholesale prices or flea markets like Sunday bazaars for fabric material, i.e. one can prefer using old bedsheets, for laces, embellishments etc one can purchase old dresses and diy buttons by clay ( air dry clay how to) modelling (this way the theme will be more in one frame). For Pakistan viewers, some of the places I have been to are:
Raja Bazaar is the cheapest in Rawalpindi
Azam Clothes market famous in Lahore
Gulzar Colony, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi