I am an antique textile dealer and also make things from a variety of my textiles,usually things that are distressed and can be recycled to extend their life and enjoy their beauty or workmanship.
I buy antique quilts exstensively ,log cabin pattern is my favourite. "Paisley" shawls are another passion of mine,even the damaged ones find a good home with me! love the colours, so rich.
I have a soft spot for anything in wool, must be my Northern roots and upbringing,Blankets, sweaters, tweeds and felts , the more rustic the better.
Lizzy and I share a love of French linen and textiles and have a joint collection , " Franglais " which we source together on our travels, bedlinens , soft furnishings , sheets for curtains , the more rustic the better we like them Handwoven linens and hemps from the 19th cent. wonderful shirts and chemises.
Feb. 20th The Bridport Rag Market St Mary's Hall March 24th Ilminster Talent for Textiles at The Old Meeting House June 2nd Wed. Talent for Textiles at Poundbury Dorchester
Darn...I won't be able to attend. If only I had a private jet at my disposal. :o)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to getting back to work - unable to do Exeter tomorrow & Ardingly is off next week as they cannot erect the marquees!!! Lizzie x
ReplyDeleteOh my lord this is getting serious ! we will all be fit to be tied. Have you lots of snow ? lets have some pictures Girls ! xxLindi
ReplyDeleteStephanie we would love you to come, any time you want to come to Dorset there is a bed at my house xxLindi
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