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.
We love it when we have a new lot of treasures ! a friend of mine is downsizing and has been in her loft , these lovely linens will b e on offer at Ilminster on Sat. at the Old Meeting House, you will find me under a gazebo outside lol what fun ! it is a favourite Talent for Textiles Fair and not one to miss . All the girls will be there and the food is fabulous , it's a great day out.
very nice indeed!
ReplyDeletethose look stunning, so sad I cannot be there on Saturday. xxx
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