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 have lots of fun shopping and rummaging, at our favourite emporiums and markets and yes a few brocantes of course.
Wonderful food and a relaxing few days after a mad month
We had such a lovely weekend and the whole atmosphere was buzzy and fun.
Thank you Buffy for your warm hospitality and for all your efforts to get the most amazing crowds of enthusiastic buyers.
I was too busy to get my camera out!