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HARD-TO-FIND VINTAGE 1977 DESIGN R CRAFTS TRA-PUN-TO LEOPARD KIT
A wonderful find for collectors of vintage needlework and wildlife-themed craft kits!
This is an original Design R Crafts TRA-PUN-TO “Vantage Point” Leopard Quilted Picture Kit, No. 7388. The packaging carries a 1977 copyright date, making this a nearly 50-year-old vintage craft kit.
The striking design features a spotted leopard resting among tree branches and combines dimensional trapunto quilting with decorative crewel stitchery.
DETAILS:
• Manufacturer: Design R Crafts
• Collection: TRA-PUN-TO
• Design: “Vantage Point”
• Subject: Leopard / Wildlife
• Kit Number: 7388
• Copyright Date: 1977
• Era: 1970s
• Finished Size: 12\" x 16\"
• Technique: Trapunto Quilting & Crewel Stitchery
• Made in USA
• Recommended on package for ages 14 to adult
CONTENTS LISTED ON THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE:
• Preprinted polyester fabric
• Trapunto backing fabric
• Polyester padding
• Stitchery yarns
• Embroidery threads
• Stitchery needle
• Full-size pattern
• Illustrated instructions
CONDITION:
Vintage, new old stock. The contents appear unused.
The original clear plastic packaging has some age-related wear and a small hole/tear. Please see the close-up photographs showing the packaging condition.
Because this is a vintage kit, the contents have not been individually inventoried for completeness. Please use the photographs as part of the description to see exactly what is included.
This particular No. 7388 “Vantage Point” leopard design appears to be quite hard to find compared with many other vintage Design R Crafts TRA-PUN-TO kits.
Perfect for:
• Vintage needlework collectors
• Trapunto and quilting enthusiasts
• Crewel embroidery enthusiasts
• Leopard and big-cat collectors
• Wildlife art lovers
• 1970s craft collectors
• Vintage craft room décor
• A unique retro needlework project
A beautiful piece of 1970s needlework history with a dramatic wildlife design.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description.
NOTE: 1977 is the copyright date printed on the original packaging and does not necessarily indicate the exact manufacturing date of this individual kit.
