Above: hand embroidered pillowcases with crochted trim
The greyish/blue tapestry is so beautiful! I'm not sure if I'm selling that one or not. I think it will make an adorable foot-stool or pillow. But sometimes I'm all bark and no bite and it ends up for sale.
I love this "Good Morning" red work pillow dust cover. It's embroidered with a small child who is just awakening to a beautiful morning.
One of the things I love about embroidered linens, is that there are all kinds of items that people used to enhance with embroidery. In the picture above there's a brush and comb holder, a light weight baby blanket, and of course, that beautiful pillow dust cover.
Some of my favorite designs include Southern Belles, Bluebirds and animals. I always get so excited when I find linens embroidered with these designs. 
I don't usually collect yellow or orange items. I'm not sure why, I just don't seem to be drawn to them, but this Daisy Doily was just to cute and differnt to pass up. It will be adorable once it's washed and lightly startched to hold those cute daisy petals in shape.
There are so many more items that I could share, but I think that would get a little boring. I'm just tickled with my finding and couldn't keep it to myself and had to share with you. I hope you enjoyed it.
Blessings!
Patricia :o)
23 comments:
I just love the vintage embroidered linens you find! I always look fro them at yard and estate sales and found some pretty things just this morning. I never get bored seeing what you find!
Oh my ~ you sure did find a treasure trove, didn't you? I adore those tapestry pieces. So rich and textured. And I really like that little bluebird piece as well. What fun!
Smiles,
Lea
I've just come across your blog by searching for people with an interest in vintage linens! What lovely finds.
Shall pop back again!
Wow! What a treasure trove you have there. My Mum used to live in that area; wouldn't it be hysterical if some of the things she embroidered are amonst what you and your friend found? She used to embroider gifts constantly for people. By the time my girls were interested, she had pretty much stopped embroidering. Not sure if her hands gave out or she lost interest. I think my eldest daughter who is 46 now received a pair of pillowcases for her wedding. That's the last I recall. I'm trying to carry on her addition and I love the old designs.
Hold on I'm coming right over, do you know how crazy I am about linens? I also love to wash and iron them. Can you believe women had time to do all this beautiful work, back then. Every piece I buy I think about the lady that made it and how she pampered her family. Women must of put some of their linens up for special occasion, because most are in such good condition. I'm the opposite, I love using it everyday. Can't wait to see them when you get them ironed, just don't let me buy any. Hugs, RoseMarie
I love old linens too! Especially thr embroidered ones! Being a sewer, I appreciate all the time that went into it too! You have some real beauties.
Thank you so much for your comments on my blog.It amazes me when kind people like you take time out of a busy life to wish others well. And I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who loves dogs so much! Thank you again sweetie! Now on to look at your ebay! Gloria
Absolutely Beautiful!
OK Patricia - you've got me drooling here - what a lovely pile of gorgeous goodness!! I can't even fathom 100 lbs. of this - wow!! It's all so very beautiful - each one is rare gem made with love by someone long ago...I always want to honor the hard work these gals did, so I can hardly pass them up when I run across them...
I will NEVER tire of seing photos of your treasures - the more the merrier!!! Have fun fluffing them up and deciding what to keep and what to sell :o)
Hugs and Blessings,
Becky S.
Oh Patricia- those are ALL so beautiful! I especially love the southern belles. I would love to see what you could do with the green tapestry piece, too! I see so many possibilities, I would have a hard time selling any of them! Have a wonderful day!
Just found your site and enjoyed every part of it. I have a collection of antique linens, mostly family pieces. I agree with you about the way they make a room special.
A thought on your recent scarey episode with your heart: I have recently learned and read about magnesium deficiency, the single most common one in the USA, and most often overlooked, which can cause such symptoms. You might do a little research in natural health books such as those written by Drs. Murray & Pizzorno of Bastyr University in Seattle (Encyclopedia of Natural Health for example, a treasure trove of helpful insights.)
Will bookmark your site!
Blessings . . .
Caryn
100 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! That is a lot of stuff! Linens are getting harder to come by around here. Maybe I need a trip south! :) Glad your trip was worth while for you. They are remarkable pieces, especially the redwork - OMG!
xo
Becky
Patricia,
Just visited you for the first time. Oh the lovely things you find! I think the artwork on old linens is so beautiful. Makes me wish I had the time to learn all the stitches they used to do. When you find an item you collect it just makes your day doesn't it. I'll be back again soon to visit. Jan@daylilylane
Oh, you had my heart racing with such beautiful finds! It would be hard for me to sell them! Have yourself a wonderful holiday weekend, blessings, Kathleen
Are you feeling better yet?
Hi!
Yes! I'm feeling much better and haven't had any weird heart episodes since that one day. Thank you so much for asking!
Patricia :o)
Hi Patricia
I've just been looking at your blog again - whilst you've been looking at mine! This blogworld we live in is great, isn't it. Thanks for your lovely comments re the car (and the bees!).
Sue
Hi Patricia!
Thank you so much for entering my giveaway and advertising it on your site! You are entered twice!
I love your site and you make the prettiest tea cozies I have EVER seen! You find some very lovely linens. I love old linens and the look they give.
Good luck in my drawing! and thanks!
Hugs, Sherry
Patricia, I crave, lust for these lovely linens. I'm not lucky at finding linens that aren't all spotted up and I search, I search. Yours are exquisite! My bests, Devonia
Wonderful discoveries! I just adore lovely vintage linens and we have good sales here too on occasion....plus I do lots of embroidery myself. I remember my grandmother doing her "fancy work".
Wow Patricia you struck gold girl!
Oh La La...... I would love love love to be able to find such goodies here!
Thanks for shareing!
I love vintage linens!
Adding you to my favs!
Hugz,
Dolly
I just love embroidery like this. I remember my Grandma made many things like this. Especially pillowcases and quilt tops.
Just stunning! It's like Christmas isn't it? opening boxes of linen treasures :)
Karen at Ciderantiques
HOLY SMOKES, you found great linens! I'm drooling as I'm dripping. What happened with your heart??? I'm SO out of the loop
pam
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