I found the cheeriest stash of vintage embroidered linens in spring colors that I just had to share with you! These always remind me of my Mother who was an excellent stitcher, and of summers that were much longer in those days when I was a child and first learned the art.
What a sweet custom this once was. These were usually worn completely out, and now pairs in good condition are rare to find. I find that I use mine more for decoration unless I find them in pretty unused condition. But what a cheery bedroom accessory they make!
I will just let these extraordinary beauties speak for themselves. . . .
I hope you are having a beautiful spring weekend!
Jacqueline
Those are really beautiful linens! Can't imagine the hours spent doing that sewing! Your close up photos are great!! I remember many years ago your telling me that if I started stitching (counted cross stitching) that I would never be able to put it down. I still have a basket full of the supplies and few unfinished projects I attempted! Ha! I admire the skill and patience of people that can do that! Love the pretty china, too!
ReplyDeleteKay
Such lovely linens! I love embroidery, and these look just perfect! What delicate work!
ReplyDeleteThose bring back memories for me. Wish I could find some. I had several but over the years they wore out. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely linens and cups. American Beauty is always a great favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love how you matched the florals of the linens with the teacups. so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so pretty. I remember when I was a little girl my Mom would buy me some of those and some embroidery thread to work on in the summer when I stayed with my Aunt during school vacation. I wished I still had some of the ones I did.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces! Such a lost art anymore. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Such beautiful embroidered pillowcases Jacqueline and the teacups are perfect additions! I like the "mine" and "yours" ones, usually it is "his" and "hers" or "Mr." and "Mrs.".
ReplyDeleteThey are all so clean and crisp looking too!
Happy Sunday to you!
Gina
Really beautiful! Love your work
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLiz
des broderies simples
ReplyDeletemais élégantes et raffinées
l'accord avec les tasses à thé est superbe
vous étes une passionnée du beau linge
bon dimanche
bisous
Those are beautiful! I would love to find the pansy one since my guest room has a pansy theme. And they seem to be in perfect shape to. Thanks for bringing a touch of spring to us today.
ReplyDeleteSo completely beautiful. I remember drying dishes with my great grandmother, and she'd tell me the stories behind each dishtowel. Some she made. Others were gifts. It's so wonderful that these have found a place in your home, Jacqueline.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs,
Lin
What a wonderful touch of spring! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThere you go again, Jacqueline. Reminding me of so much we have in common. My mother did beautiful embroidery - as well as my grandmother and aunt! Sure wish I had some of them stashed away. Alas, I will just have to settle for enjoying yours!
ReplyDeleteAll the women in my family would do embroidery and pillowcases and table decoration covers were the usual.
ReplyDeleteThese all have such pretty springy colors with impeccable workmanship...truly a lost art!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I do use embroidered pillowcases all the time. One problem lately is that they fit a regular size pillow, but not queen size pillows. When I replaced our pillows recently I could only find queen size. Still stuffing the pillows in, but sad they don't fit as well.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely Love vintage linens. These pieces your shared are Gorgeous! So much work and love must have gone into each piece. Beautiful! Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! The stitching is in excellent condition. I've seen "his and hers" and "Mr. and Mrs."but never have seen "yours and mine." ;-)
ReplyDeleteJacqueline the details are beautiful! What a great 'find'.
ReplyDeleteI too (as others have said) feel like I'm strolling down Memory Lane! : ) And I love the tea cups you have accented with as well~ Beautiful post. Thanks so much for sharing. ~Karen O
Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful linens, dear friend!
I hadn't seen Mine and Yours, but His and Hers!
Exquisite photography!
Fondly,
Pat
They remind me of a stash that my grandmother had. I used them for years and after 32 years they are nearly worn out. These look pristine. Such beautiful handwork.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection! The colors are amazing and look so pretty with the matching teacups. Embroidery is a lost art, thanks for sharing these.
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