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.
All steamed up and ready to go Steampunk and Gothic at Ardingly
This an a great deal more at Shopping Arcade 58
sorry about the pictures ! dashed out between downpours and seem to have got sunspots and nothing looks as black as it should
Hello1 Wow the garments still look fab! Been reading through your blog and had a lovely time xx
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ReplyDeleteWonderful costume pieces - Good luck at Ardingly...
Thanks for your email about the Poundbury Fair...I hope to make it along this time,
Niki