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.
There is something about " Eiderdown pink " ! it 's the combination of colours all faded down to a lovely gentle, romantic look. Having won the battle with all the feathers I will have some nice re cycled fabrics for Homespun at Portscatho next weekend August 8th.
Linda you are just unstopable! When are you going to open an Emporium, a college for business studies and homeworkers and a grand tour of all the choicests events in the South West! You must have so much free time, and don't know how you manage a cheerful, interesting Blog as well. EB
Linda you are just unstopable! When are you going to open an Emporium, a college for business studies and homeworkers and a grand tour of all the choicests events in the South West! You must have so much free time, and don't know how you manage a cheerful, interesting Blog as well. EB
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Buffy only following in your footsteps....I hope !
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