tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post2454942752567738588..comments2024-03-08T11:06:05.030-05:00Comments on Little Red House: Loving LinensMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-65963218928502482362008-04-20T20:31:00.000-04:002008-04-20T20:31:00.000-04:00How can you not love old linens. My grandmothers ...How can you not love old linens. My grandmothers and my mother crocheted and emboidered and I am so thankful that they taught me and I also taught my daughter when she was young. I hope someday she will cherish the family linens (ours and others) as much as I do.Magnolia Street Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747501888441594097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-83249883575360496232008-04-17T09:23:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:23:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,I am catching up on my "reading" after my ...Hi Mary,<BR/><BR/>I am catching up on my "reading" after my trip. I'm trying to find the ambition to go thru all my pix and put them in some logical ( or not) order and put some posts together. I love the linens. The first one seems to be a popular pattern as I have one similar; I think the middle is chain stitch, almost like a white on white crewel. Okay, need to get something put together for my adoring audience, LOL.<BR/><BR/>JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228344764544525919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-52186782037758742642008-04-16T09:34:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:34:00.000-04:00Good morning Mary :)Beautiful linens! I couldn't p...Good morning Mary :)<BR/><BR/>Beautiful linens! I couldn't possibly pick a favorite because there is such beautiful work on all of them :)<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-60049576678164773932008-04-15T23:25:00.000-04:002008-04-15T23:25:00.000-04:00Your Mother's linens are so beautiful, Mary! The n...Your Mother's linens are so beautiful, Mary! The needlework is so pretty and delicate ... what pride of workmanship went into making them. They are truly treasures.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, PatPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-27051486923726421552008-04-15T22:53:00.000-04:002008-04-15T22:53:00.000-04:00These are so lovely. I love how special you prese...These are so lovely. I love how special you present everything on your blog. You really have a touch with photography and presentation. I love the one with the little bird. KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487481759201796912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-21625284781070243452008-04-15T21:52:00.000-04:002008-04-15T21:52:00.000-04:00So nice to find your blog. How lovely the embroide...So nice to find your blog. How lovely the embroidery is. I have a real "thing" for vintage hand embroidery too..and a lot of my own work is old enough to be called vintage. LOL (found my high school yearbook in an antique store last week..talk about low blow to the ego!) Anyway, I loved looking at your linens. They are certainly a treasure.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438434258356677679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-81730153069460759652008-04-15T21:32:00.000-04:002008-04-15T21:32:00.000-04:00BTW, that second piece looks to me like chain stit...BTW, that second piece looks to me like chain stitch embroidery.KathieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656254673754646801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-86471487709330061122008-04-15T21:31:00.000-04:002008-04-15T21:31:00.000-04:00Beautiful! I have drawers of these pieces also. ...Beautiful! I have drawers of these pieces also. Over the years, I've mounted and framed some, actually used the antimacassars on chairs from time to time, and have an ever-changing array of dresser scarves and embroidered pillowcases.<BR/><BR/>Such patience, such artistry.KathieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656254673754646801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-18869796364757848472008-04-15T18:16:00.000-04:002008-04-15T18:16:00.000-04:00I am also a collector of linens...they are so much...I am also a collector of linens...they are so much prettier than modern linens.<BR/><BR/>I think there are many of us out there who are collectors of these little treasures.<BR/>TiffanyLittle ol' Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457226446961805837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-36369386035132180862008-04-15T16:21:00.000-04:002008-04-15T16:21:00.000-04:00Hi Mary! The linens are beautiful and can you imag...Hi Mary! The linens are beautiful and can you imagine the person lovingly doing all that work? My great-Grandmother used to fine crochet little designs to the edges of her pillow cases and the hems of the bed coverlets. I have one stored away somewhere and you have inspired me to dig it out. Sadly, my grandmother never learned that fine art from her mother..wish she had so she could have taught us Granddaughters! But just to sit there and add that little touch to dress up some plain linens makes me think I must have gotten my love of decorating from her! :) Have a great day!Laurie - Decorating Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09323176068301988190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-18237259725463883752008-04-15T15:45:00.000-04:002008-04-15T15:45:00.000-04:00How lovely Mary! We love vintage linens... have s...How lovely Mary! We love vintage linens... have some family heirlooms ourselves, along with some collected pieces! The second one is what I believe our Grandmother called candlewicking. Not positive on that though!<BR/><BR/>Karrie & KarlaThe Summer Kitchen Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705922236211577732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-91790287475059323142008-04-15T14:50:00.000-04:002008-04-15T14:50:00.000-04:00I absolutely love old linens. I prefer the ones f...I absolutely love old linens. I prefer the ones from the 40's and 50's that are very colorful. Apparently I'm not the only one who likes them as they're hard to find for a reasonable price.<BR/><BR/>I believe the tablecloth is embroidered in a chain stitch. I could be wrong but this is my best guess from the photo.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282795765966618930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-20543442203336538682008-04-15T13:56:00.000-04:002008-04-15T13:56:00.000-04:00Hi - found your blog from Country Girl's. Love yo...Hi - found your blog from Country Girl's. Love your photos! My grandmothers and my husband's all had and did lots of needlework - I treasure the pieces that have some to me from them. I can even do some of it myself, but it has been awhile since I have worked on any of it. I will be back to check out your blog some more!dlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518006230881878861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-35235524391190493092008-04-15T12:53:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:53:00.000-04:00wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!adoro i ricami!!baci marywowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!<BR/>adoro i ricami!!<BR/>baci marytaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130446661412599784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-20248121680487752952008-04-15T12:37:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:37:00.000-04:00Simply beautiful Mary! I have a table runner that...Simply beautiful Mary! I have a table runner that has ribbon embroidery on it and I LOVE it. With four little ones still in the house I don't dare even look at many old linens yet, but I understand why you love them so much. They are so lovely and delicate and feminine looking.Shimmy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161810615900981695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-92058108154959731932008-04-15T12:15:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:15:00.000-04:00Just lovely, my mother's Aunt used to make them......Just lovely, my mother's Aunt used to make them...when I was a little girl she made some pillowcases for my sister and I...they were bunnies surrounded with flowers. I always had sweet dreams when I had my bunny pillowcase on...thanks for the memory :) <BR/><BR/>Kathy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-65759466112614415812008-04-15T12:10:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:10:00.000-04:00I'm glad that you finally brought up linens Mary. ...I'm glad that you finally brought up linens Mary. There's nothing like vintage linens. I don't believe they even make some of the beautiful fabrics anymore. And how many young women are taught the fine art of embroidery anymore? I know my daughter wouldn't sit still for it. Thanks for the peek at some wonderful treasures!<BR/><BR/>- Suzanne, the Farmer's WifeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-24178241945541497922008-04-15T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-15T11:56:00.000-04:00Beautiful!If our thrift stores had anything remote...Beautiful!<BR/>If our thrift stores had anything remotely this beautiful I would be rescuing them too!<BR/>Have a blessed day!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422774455264292510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-1716813473147039902008-04-15T11:31:00.000-04:002008-04-15T11:31:00.000-04:00They are all beautiful, but the little bird is my ...They are all beautiful, but the little bird is my favorite.<BR/><BR/>I have a set of hand towels in my kitchen that I'll have to show one day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing with us, MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-42073596950766370292008-04-15T10:36:00.000-04:002008-04-15T10:36:00.000-04:00I think the first linen with the embroidered baske...I think the first linen with the embroidered basket may be a splasher, which was hung on a washstand behind the washing bowl to prevent splashes on the wall.<BR/><BR/>The smaller tablecloth may well have been used on a bridge table or a tea table for afternoon tea. <BR/><BR/>This could be all wrong, just my two cents...they're all lovely, Mary!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-23352248577226340412008-04-15T10:18:00.000-04:002008-04-15T10:18:00.000-04:00I love linens as well. My grandmother (who is now...I love linens as well. My grandmother (who is now 104) used to crochet and embroidery all the time when she was able. This is where I got my love of all linens and crocheting as well.Treasia Stepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126382668167560512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-89753766979828893152008-04-15T09:08:00.000-04:002008-04-15T09:08:00.000-04:00Ugh - going thru the linen stack at the antique st...Ugh - going thru the linen stack at the antique store. I always give it a try until all the festering mold starts flying up in my face and I see the food stains and the yellow age spots and then I give up. Sorry - not tough enough for old linen.Rechellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275733611928121275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-46170536832139282462008-04-15T09:04:00.000-04:002008-04-15T09:04:00.000-04:00That first item with the emboridered basket is soo...That first item with the emboridered basket is sooo lovely! It reminds me of silk ribbon embroidery I used to do--and ought to pick up again! I just love linens--new and old, but especially old. I just love old things in generan, and love to think of the stories behind them all...You have some lovely linens to go with all your lovely china...I love to come here and bask in beauty. Happy Day, Mary ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-86163608156215337922008-04-15T09:01:00.000-04:002008-04-15T09:01:00.000-04:00I have an eclectic collection of "tea towels" from...I have an eclectic collection of "tea towels" from my one grandmother, and hankies from the other grandmother. Love them all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-79410062850391423382008-04-15T08:57:00.000-04:002008-04-15T08:57:00.000-04:00Oops, mispelled embroidery. Just HAD to correct t...Oops, mispelled embroidery. Just HAD to correct that!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.com