It is amazing what you can find at the thrift store. My daughter found this cute little tablecloth, which she gave to me for Christmas. Each corner is hand stitched with a teapot, tea cup, and sugar bowl.
The center has a girl and boy in a small row boat.
Vintage table cloths can be so festive and colorful. I love the colors in this one. So many of them from the 1930's and 1940's had fruit in them.
The blue trimmed tablecloth is the first one that I couldn't resist about 30 years ago. It is linen, the colors so vibrant. It has been a real joy to use, eventhough it now has a couple small holes in it. I always think I will cut them up when they get holes or have holes, but I just can't bring myself to do it yet. If they have holes I sometimes just layer the table cloths on the table with like colors. I have a few linen, plaid tablecloths that are beautiful layered with the flowered or fruited cloths. It is fun to play with combinations for a party, for company, or just for everyday use.
Wow - what a great vintage find!!
ReplyDeleteOH, I do love vintage linens so much. I love these little peeks into your linen cabinet. You've inspired me to dig out some of mine.
ReplyDeleteI realize as I look at these that I have such items from my mother and maternal grandmother. Seeing them makes me want to take them out, touch them, find a use for them.
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ReplyDeleteI really like these vintage tableclothes. They're so very cute.
I have a few and need to get them out to use. They really set a mood!
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Your vintage linens are lovely. I so wish that I had some of my Moms hand embroidered pillow cases.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to cut them up, but some would make lovely sachets, runners, tea cozies, etc. I feel the same way about old quilts.
Oh, I LOVE your vintage linens! The one you got for Christmas is just perfect, and I also love the classic bright-colored tablecloths! Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteVintage linens are always a perfect connection with the past for me. My sis just gave me one of my mom's tablecloths --- it would fit right in with those hanging on your clothesline. It was a wedding gift to our parents --- and sis and I grew up always knowing that wedding gifts were special and cherished.
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