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.
This was the next thing on my " must do " list and I have had great fun with these, I love red on white and anything to do with letters and numbers, this is just the start , I am just getting into the mood or is it " zone " these days !
Linda, I absolutely utterly and completely ADORE the blue'n'white patchwork blanket, and unashamedly I'm going to steal the idea lock stock and almost barrel (I think I'll do a heavyweight blue crocheted border) as a cosy new bedspread for our bedroom) thankyou- new year inspiration at its best! xx
Oh enjoy ! I have made five over the years ,I expect it has been done before but we all add our own bits ! let me see your when you finish Thank you for your message and Happy New Year , hope to see you soon xx
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely utterly and completely ADORE the blue'n'white patchwork blanket, and unashamedly I'm going to steal the idea lock stock and almost barrel (I think I'll do a heavyweight blue crocheted border) as a cosy new bedspread for our bedroom)
thankyou- new year inspiration at its best!
xx
Oh enjoy ! I have made five over the years ,I expect it has been done before but we all add our own bits ! let me see your when you finish
DeleteThank you for your message and Happy New Year , hope to see you soon xx