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.
I always loved wood and polished everything in sight in my kitchenalia and furniture days. I still can't resist doing the odd piece, makes such a change from ironing! Is'nt this little spice unit a sweetie ? This one is destined for Poundbury in the Brocante department, I have been out spreading the word and papering the streets girls to make sure you get a good turn out June 2nd.
And so have I; I look forward to this fair especxially as I have room to bring some of my brocante bits; I have several laundry related tools and accessories, a very colourful screen painted canvas with delectable cupids romping around - -I think it is an old school scenery prop for a classical theme, no doubt painted by a skilfull art-master, and ideal as a pool or bathroom changing screen. Poundbury is a really dramatic background for our event and people come from far and wide to look at the new architecture and visit our grand two storey market full of the Best of the West.
What a cutie! looking forward to Poundbury, I have been spreading the word too! xx
ReplyDeleteAnd so have I; I look forward to this fair especxially as I have room to bring some of my brocante bits; I have several laundry related tools and accessories, a very colourful screen painted canvas with delectable cupids romping around - -I think it is an old school scenery prop for a classical theme, no doubt painted by a skilfull art-master, and ideal as a pool or bathroom changing screen. Poundbury is a really dramatic background for our event and people come from far and wide to look at the new architecture and visit our grand two storey market full of the Best of the West.
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