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.
Amongst my haberdashery hoard I have a needle for nearly everything !! starting from £1.00 a pkt. I so love the old art work on the packaging don't you? I am also reminded of the various crafts that have been fashionable over the last century such as raffia work Needless to say postage is minimal so have a shopping spree
It looks as if you have a needle for every occasion there. The baby arrived yesterday, so I may manage to get to Poundbury after all. Can't guarantee it, though, as it's my day at DH. Am in the middle of shopping withdrawals, so do hope I can come!!
That's quite a collection. I have my grandmother's needles still in their original package. A real little treasure.
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie nice of you to visit what is your favorite colour this month
ReplyDeleteHi Linda
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if you have a needle for every occasion there. The baby arrived yesterday, so I may manage to get to Poundbury after all. Can't guarantee it, though, as it's my day at DH. Am in the middle of shopping withdrawals, so do hope I can come!!
Sue x