Faced with the dilemma of needing my Vintage Linens Quilt #1 (VLQ#1) for a presentation to the Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild earlier this month and knowing it wouldn’t be back in my possession until t…
This blog is all about saving bits and pieces and making the most out of a ragged edge dresser scarf. There are 28 pictures below, most all have information in the picture captions. My intention is…
I say “mostly” because this was an exercise in combining both new and old pieces into a single quilt. When I speak to groups one of the most common comments I hear is something like: Bu…
This vintage quilt really needs help! So now that you’ve collected your vintage pieces it’s time to get them clean and ready to use. My advice is to never use a piece in a project that has not been…
I say “mostly” because this was an exercise in combining both new and old pieces into a single quilt. When I speak to groups one of the most common comments I hear is something like: Bu…
Stain removal I suspect this is the subject many of you have been waiting for. If you missed any of the previous topics, we covered washing HERE, drying HERE and ironing HERE. Because…
If you want to learn how to free motion quilt on vintage linens, then we've got everything you need to know in this article right here!
Need help with cleaning linens? Get those yellowed linens clean again. Check out cleaning linens so they look like new again.
Quilts—particularly of the vintage American variety—are having a moment, as Margot noted back in February (see Trend Alert: The Great American Patchwork Qu
More than 25 cute things to make with Vintage Linens including vintage sheets and handkerchiefs. Ideas for Sewing with Vintage Sheets.
Quilt Cover: All items sold separately Single: 140cm x 210cm Double: 180cm x 210cm Queen: 210cm x 210cm King: 245cm x 210cm Super King: 270cm x 240cm Pillowcases: All items sold separately Standard: 48cm x 74cm (pair) European: 65cm x 65cm (each) Queen: 50cm x 80cm (pair) King: 50cm x 90cm (pair) What’s special about our Vintage Washed Linen? Sophisticated and timeless, our Vintage Washed Linen is made using pure flax fibres from plants grown in Normandy, France. The flax plant is a highly sustainable crop, requiring fewer resources and less water to cultivate than other crops, and does not require pesticides or chemicals to grow successfully. Our Vintage Washed Linen has undergone a special wash treatment to create a luxuriously soft hand feel, and with each wash will become even more buttery and soft. Vintage Washed Linen is a superb choice to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, while offering a perfectly relaxed and lived-in look. This Quilt Cover has a button closure and features x2 ties at each corner that can be fastened to the loops of all Downtime Quilts. This is to prevent the quilt from slipping around inside the cover.
Quilts—particularly of the vintage American variety—are having a moment, as Margot noted back in February (see Trend Alert: The Great American Patchwork Qu
The beautiful pure washed linen fabric duvet cover set in Butter. The fabric has a vintage wash and is absolutely stunning and luxurious. The quilt cover set comes with a quilt cover and 2 matching pillowcases.
How I tackle those awful stains!
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In Repurposing & Decorating With Vintage Linens, there are many ways to create something beautiful and useful with your found or made linens.
Useful tips, tricks and tutorials for Repairing Vintage Quilt Tops and Antique Quilts that many more generations can love!
What happens when a quilt has been too loved and has become tattered? It can be repurposed into your favorite craft! Let me show you my 2 favorite crafts using tattered vintage...
Upcycle vintage linens with these 27 project ideas. These crafts from recycled vintage linens are for every skill level and will make a unique, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gift.
Make a sophisticated, neutral quilt using the Stars Hollow quilt pattern. This classic design plays on negative space to create traditional sawtooth stars.
Step by step sewing tutorial showing how you can sew an adorable girls shirred sun dress, using just a few basic measurements.
Stain removal I suspect this is the subject many of you have been waiting for. If you missed any of the previous topics, we covered washing HERE, drying HERE and ironing HERE. Because…
Here are 5 ways to upcycle vintage linens such as hankies, dresser scarfs, and table linens.
What can you do with old linens? Vintage linens and fabric c can be repurposed and upcycled into beautiful home decor. Here are 16 DIY projects to make today.
Learn how to repair a vintage quilt. You can fix holes in an old quilt, repair damaged quilting, and remove stains.
If you have a collection of Vintage Linens you will love this roundup of 15 Cute Ways to Repurpose and Upcycle Vintage Linens. (#9 is my favorite!)
Our latest Slow Roads design. Inspired by Americana quilts from the early 1900s, we worked with expert crafts people in Jaipur, India to produce our exclusive monochromatic pull tie quilts. Each Sunday Quilt is handmade from vintage sari fabrics. The vintage fabrics range in technique, from ikat, block print to appliqué. Some squares on the quilt may be embellished with beads and/or mirrors. The workshop specializes in high quality textile handiwork and is co-women owned and operated. The workshop supports women artisans and handicraft traditions throughout Rajasthan. They pay their female works fair wages, and directly, allowing them to manage household expenses. One of a kind. Origin: Jaipur, India Manufacturing: Machine sewn, hand quilted Material: Cotton, Silk (Warm Sand Only) Colors: Warm Sand, Canyon, Deep Lake, Moss, Mulberry Condition: Excellent. Due to the nature of the vintage fabric areas may show signs of use. Wear and inconsistencies are unique to the original item. Dimensions: Quilts are handmade by artisans, sizes may fluctuate a few inches. Throw - 72.50" L x 54.50" W King - 108.50" L x 90.50" Notes: Limited quantities in-stock. In the event we are sold out, reorders will arrive in 4-6 weeks. Place your order now to reserve yours. Made to order. Dry clean only Dry clean only Checkered Quilt Patchwork Quilt Bohemian Quilt Handcrafted Quilt Vintage Quilt Slow Roads Made by Time Inspired by Nature Time-Honored Designs
From vintage tablecloths to old bed sheets, vintage linens are a great source of crafting fabric. And here's some upcycling inspo for you!
Last year we debuted these as part of a two-piece set, and this year we're offering just the shorts! Classic track styling, made from vintage quilts and black linen binding. Shorts have a single back pocket and elastic waist. These shorts feature one of a kind textiles that we hand picked. They may include wear, distress, marks, and other signs of age intentionally as we believe this adds to the character of the finished garment. Measurements: Small: waist (unstretched) 26" / hips 42" / inseam 3.5" / rise 14" Medium: waist (unstretched) 28" / hips 44" / inseam 3.5" / rise 14.5" Large: waist (unstretched) 30" / hips 46" / inseam 4" / rise 15" XLarge: waist (unstretched) 32" / hips 48" / inseam 4" / rise 15.5" Vintage quilts with 100% linen trim; dry clean only. Made in Los Angeles.
If you have a collection of Vintage Linens you will love this roundup of 15 Cute Ways to Repurpose and Upcycle Vintage Linens. (#9 is my favorite!)
How I tackle those awful stains!
How I tackle those awful stains!
The Downton Abbey Garden Party quilt, named for the fabric line and the quilt pattern by Laura Heine. You’ve seen the pattern, the one made of bright colors in a 20+ inch quilt block? I bough…
