I’m a bit of a hoarder, probably not surprising that I decided to become a curator. It started off with rubbers, then My Little Pony stickers, vintage postcards, and since I’ve been a grown up, fabric. My hoarding instincts got so bad I had to limit the number of fabric shops I went to, only going in if I needed something specific.
However there is one exception to the current moratorium on fabric buying and that is vintage embroidered napkins and tablecloths. I can’t bear to see something that has been stitched by hand being sold for 50p so I snap them up. My stash isn’t too out of control and this weekend I picked up some more and started to think if I could re-purpose them.
vintage tablecloth
embroidered flowers
detail of embroidered tablecloth
embroidered flowers
embroidered bouquet
Most pieces are in great condition and I think it would be lovely to re-use the embroidery to make gifts. It’s never to early to start on Christmas presents and this little lot will be made into cushion covers, phone covers and some scented lavender sachets.
Linking up with Flea Market Finds, Magpie Monday and Thrift Share Monday
They’re so cute! And you can never have too much fabric, I say!
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These embroidered tablecloths and fabrics are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing them!
You found some beautiful items. I, too, can’t bear to see such lovely handiwork get tossed or sold for next to nothing, so I bring the pieces home with me.
So pretty. I love old-fashioned embroidered linens. Lana http://www.lifeatwildberrycottage.com
Love, love, love them. I have lots of pieces that I hoard in a cupboard upstairs, no idea what to use them for but could never part. I love the idea of the work and the family history behind them. xx
Oh what a lovely idea. I bet they’ll look fab. Did you see my tutorial on making bowls from fabric doilies? http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/2011/04/lace-doilies-just-got-cool.html
That first tablecloth is absolutely stunning. I love it.
they are beautiful, I love embroidered tablecloths, so stylish 🙂
I know what you mean, funnily enough vintage embroidery is my pick this week too. Can’t get enough of the stuff. Husband is less keen so I shall be hiding it.
Beautiful! Clever you being able to make gifts from vintage fabric, I’m impressed 🙂 x
Thats so cute you put limits on your collecting lol My stash is huge. I bought new bedroom furniture recently. Um, every single drawer is FULL of embroidered/crocheted pieces and odds and ends of fabric….. crazy.
Lovely and brings back memories of my late Mum embroidering tablecloths for family celebratory events.
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