About a week ago, my mother gave me a
finished embroidery piece
that once belonged to my grandmother.
.
My grandmother loved covered bridges.
My mother couldn't remember whether or not
she stitched this piece for my grandmother.
(Grandma also sewed occasionally.
It's possible that she stitched the piece.)
I believe my mother stitched it.
I recognize her neat taped edges on the fabric's cut sides.
While searching for some embroidery on Etsy,
I discovered the history behind this little piece.
During the late 60's and early 70's,
Post Cereal advertised mail order embroidery
kits on the back of their cereal boxes.
The clipping above mentions Kits A through I.
Apparently, there were at least nine
different kits offered.
It isn't clear from the box clipping that
survived
if the
buyer had to send in box tops
or a proof of
purchase with their order.
Katrina from
KatsVintagePassions
kindly gave me permission to use the Etsy photographs
of her 6 Post Cereal Kits.
As of this post, she has two left for sale.
(Very reasonably priced!)
I couldn't find any additional information about
the other Post Cereal Embroidery Kits.
The instructions that are still with my
covered bridge has a "Minuet Company"
listed as the kit's manufactuer.
If Katrina's kits hadn't been still packaged with
the cardboard cereal box clipping,
this is one interesting story that may have been lost!
Thanks Katrina, for the great information.
Here's another grocery store item
that also sold a mail order embroidery kit.
It's a good thing Blue Bonnet and Post Cereal
no longer offer these buying incentives.
My family would be wondering
why I was
bringing so much butter
and cereal home from the store!
Please leave a comment if you have any memories
or information regarding grocery store products with mail order
sewing kits.
I love hearing these stories.
1976
I sure do miss you, Grandma.
Wishing you many blessings,
Amy
