Le Modiste: 18th Century Pocket

One of these days I will be able to afford the bone thread carriers. :)

I have been working on an 18th century pocket for about a year.  I am nearly done with the embroidery and will then construct the pocket for use.  I love embroidery since it is so portable and can go anywhere.  For example:  I took it to a marathon I participated in last spring up north in California.  I was one of several adults with our high school girls running club.  One of my students asked,  'What is that going to be?'  A pocket.  A very quizzical brow furrowed.  "Uh?"  I explained what a pocket was and how ladies used them to carry their belongings under their skirts.  "Why, would you spend all that time embroidering that and no one will see it?"  she exclaimed!  I said, "Good point but I know its there and after all its a personal item and a woman would want to practice her skills."  I don't think I convinced her but she sat with me and watched me do it while we talked about other things.  Anyway, here is the results so far:

I used an oatmeal colored linen and backed it with a muslin to give it some weight.  I did set up a duplicate to have a pair but I think I want to do something different for the next one which is to do one that is more early 19th century and make using patch work cottons.

Please note that this is one of the UFO's I have on my list to get done that is not a 'garment'. I am giving myself the deadline of early February, so I should have the finished deal by then!  Cheers.