I was quite excited when I lifted the lid & saw a vintage 1950's pattern and some threads but I was dissapointed when I lifted off the top shelf. I was expecting to find some more goodies but it was just full of old birthday cards. I am going to sand it down & paint it. How fab is that pattern?
Although hidden at the bottom was
this box of old embroidery transfers which got me thinking...... I often see old embroidered linen at car boots - tray cloths, handkies, table cloths etc. No one uses them anymore, so what about recycling them into a patchwork? So this we
ek i looked out and managed to find this little lot... 
ek i looked out and managed to find this little lot... 
An old 70's retro duvet cover for £1 and a pile of hankies & other linens which cost me £3 for the lot. The duvet I am going to (eventually someday) use to make myself a summer dress.
The linen???? Hmm.... not sure now if I am brave enough to chop it up -
look closely at the minute stitches. I love the tiny blue blanket stitched hem and red initials. How to I preserve this if I made it into a patchwork? I thought maybe using what they use for applique? Bondaweb is it??? Otherwise The Husband will not be impressed by another "collection" of mine! lol!
What amazing finds :) you are so lucky. The embroidey would make a lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog :) keep up the great finds and makes:)
Lovely to pop in and see you.Caught that "blog hopping" disease! Some lovely work and your family looks lovely
ReplyDeleteKindest Regards Linda