Some “vintage” events call for stamina. You might walk for hours, rummaging through piles of rubbish, wearing down shoe leather – and then come away with nothing but sore feet and a sense of wasted opportunity. But some events call for a … Continue reading
Tag Archives: vintage textiles
dreaming of dekoplus
I’ve gone and bought myself something naughty. I think Dekoplus produced the most covetable fabrics in the world. So when I spotted a pair of Dekoplus fabric curtains for sale online at a bargain price, I just couldn’t resist. I’m not … Continue reading
another resurrection
I found my other quilt top! The one I put away. I put it away partly because I couldn’t decide whether to make it any bigger. And if I was going to make it bigger, how much bigger, and how exactly … Continue reading
well placed
I picked up this set of linen placemats last week whilst staying with my friend who lives out in the sticks. No, I don’t mean I stole them. We went on a tour of charity shops. Another friend of my … Continue reading
hilda’s masterpiece
It’s strange how things come into your life. Only yesterday I was goggling in wonder at Jane Brocket’s beautiful quilts and marvelling at the work in them and their stunning fabric combinations. And then today, this… I find myself the owner of … Continue reading