An old flame

There are so many well-know motifs in textile that I truly love and few I hate, but only one that has me on the fence.

I can't decide if I really like flame stitch or find it ugly. This is an odd way to feel about fabric, I know, but flame stitch and I go way back.

That's me with the lopsided pigtails in a flame stitch dress. Check out Mrs. Tackerell's groovy get up.

I vaguely recall hating that dress and suddenly one day, probably picture day, deciding I loved it.

It has that dusty, old castle feel but the geometric quality lends it to more modern applications.

Ok, I definitely like this

I can't help but think of the less-than -appealling attire of the 1970's, that may be in style again but I just can't stomach some of it.

I have decided to bite the bullet, albeit in a small way, an embrace the flame.

As soon as I can lay my hands on a yard or two in a good colorway, I will make myself a table runner for the dining room.

I was thinking a tartan but it is just too obvious a choice.

What do you think? Is flame stitch a yay or nay?

What's really old is new

Although its very trendy right now, the classic Greek key motif is sure to stick around for several more millennia.

The meander motif took its name from the river Meander, a river with many twists, mentioned by Homer in Iliad. The motif is also known as Greek key or Greek fret.

Meander was an important symbol in Ancient Greece, symbolizing infinity or the eternal flow of things.

  

The motif is at once simple and intricate and has had amazing longevity in remaining stylish.

Its modern feel and classic history lends itself to eclectic decor.

It is hard not to be smitten with the pattern.

It is on really fabulous everyday objects

and a few slightly odd.

Oh well, I guess if you like it, you like it. Could be worse.

Do you have any decorative items with a Greek key motif?