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.
Twice a year Penny and I raid our two pound coin pots and have a couple of days at Hotel des Isles. It is on the sea looking straight out to Jersey, you can see the lights at night. I love sleeping to the sound of the sea. Of course I will still do some buying and am going to have another go at finding the fabric shop also on the sea that we used for "Patchwork Parties " a few years ago they had some super discounts. Will let you know how I get on.