The cross stitched kitty above was embroidered on a pillowcase. It's a newer design and not vintage at all, but I loved it anyway, especially because it says "perfect friends" just above her.
The design of two kitties in the basket below is very old. They are hand embroidered on a runner. It's nothing fancy but oh so cute.
I love the expression on this kitty playing with the butterfly! So Sweet and happy!
It's hand embroidered on a simple but pretty pillowcase.
I can't have cats in our home because my hubby is allergic so I enjoy them in embroidered pieces.
I'm always talking about embroidery, but just look at the beautiful hand embroidered lace trim that goes all the way around the runner.
The kitty in the basket below is an old, old design. The stitches are so tiny that the embroidery work looks like it's been drawn on instead of needle work.
My favorite linens to collect are pillowcases, runners and dish towels. I try to use them in "real life" when ever I can. It's funny when people come over and are so surprised to see that I really do use them.
Dish towels add such a touch of charm and whimsy to my kitchen. And they're so easy to care for, too. I love the colors on this sweet kitty dish towel.
Hopefully I'll be selling linens again on eBay some time soon. I still have several baskets to go through and prepare, but I just keep on procrastinating. Oh well, some day I'll get to it....
Blessings,
Patricia :o)
22 comments:
I embroidered the kitty at the top too! But I can't remember if I gave it to my niece or if I put it somewhere for safe keeping..HMMMMM...I was making them for my niece but I may have given them to her early...42 and I can't remember...ugh! Have a nice evening and thank you for your sweet comments...Hugs, Jennifer
Patricia darling I am not a cat person however these cats are so playfully adorable, hard not to like them. As for your pieces, I am in love with all of them. So far, I have not seen a treasure on your blog that I have not fancied. I would love to spend sometime in your linen cupboard and just look. Enjoy them.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
I never tire of seeing your linens because I love to look at them! The ones in this post are darling!~Patti
Patricia
the linens are so very beautiful and lovely. I must say I love the music on your blog as well I just want to stay on here and rest. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a sweet note.
Have a blessed week
Kate
Well I am happy to see all your vintage embroidered linen posts! :-) You just keep on posting as many as you like! I really like all your cute kitties!
I use my embroidered pillowcases and tablecloths all the time too.
I always enjoy your visits! Thanks for coming to tea!
Those embroidered kitties are sooo sweet!
Hugs, Wanda Lee @ The Plumed
Hi Patricia,
So nice to meet you!! I love vintage linens too. Your kitty ones remind me of our cat that we lost last year. Sure wish she was still here. She was the best cat ever and was good at hunting mice too!! lol
Have a beautiful day...I am running out the door!!
Blessings~
How cute all your kitties are. They are special to my daughter and I enjoyed seeing your collection so much.
Sandy
Love your collection of linens
I'm sure hours of work had gone into each of these.
Beautiful.
Many thanks for visiting my blog & your comments.
Kindest Regards
Thanks for visiting my blog. I love old linens, so I really enjoyed looking at your blog. I saw where you mentioned Roundtop. My good friend visited there last fall with her sister, who lives in Houston. My Mom is from Texas, so I have many wonderful memories of times spent in Texas. We still have lots of relatives there. As a child, we visited the Hemisfair in San Antonio. I loved the River Walk and the great Mexican food. Love & blessings from NC!
Hi Patricia!
I LOVE embroidered linens...and you've got some really pretty ones!!
The kittens are adorable, and you don't have to worry about cleaning up after those! hehe!
Hugs!
Those are so cute! I love all of them and couldn't pick out the one I liked the best. I'm like you and think about who made them and used them before. I think it's wonderful that you use your items rather then just keep them for show pieces. I think we should all use the things we have that are old.
Hugs,
Joanne
Awww, they are all so cute! I have many kitten doilies as well, and just love them all.
So sweet! I love cats too. The bird linen is just beautiful also.
What a beautiful collection and in such great condition. Let me know when you have your etsy ready.
Thanks for popping by. I just became a follower so we can become fast friends
Leann
You have some beautiful linens. I have several my Grandmother, Aunt and a dear friend have made for me. I certainly cherish them.
hugs ~lynne~
Sooooo cute! I've never seen so many kitty linens all in one place. They're lovely!
Thanks so much for coming to visit...I love company.
Huggies,
Spencer
Love all your vintage linens -the bluebird ones are really pretty too.I find it hard to resist all old handiwork too.
Carolyn
What a wonderful collection. Do you ever set up shop and sell your collection to others? Or do you just enjoy collecting. I noticed on your profile, you mentioned working on your vintage collection business.........so interesting! blessings,Kathleen
Such pretty kitties. Enjoyed seeing your collection.
What a lovely collection of linens. I love kitties and these are the sweetest pieces. I have a small collections of linens and I'm always looking for more pieces...nice pieces in good condition are getting harder and harder to find..but that's what makes it fun, you never know when you'll find a treasure...hugs, Linda
Thanks for sharing your wonderful embroidered kitty collection. I love vintage linens too!
Warm hugs,
Pam
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