For a small summer gathering, here's a fun tablecloth blooming with flowers galore. A showy cloth of daisies set on a green background. It is a mid century 1950's vintage linen with little or no usage. Doesn't it spell inspiration? https://store.the-gatherings-antique-vintage.net/m...Love white on white embroidery with flowers? This Victorian linen bedspread is a so i…
Pillow shams and bolster covers were popular through the decades of
the Victorian and very early 1900's. They served as a decorative cover
for the pillow, removing, before retiring for the night. During the day,
the bed would always look tidy, as well as pretty. when the shams and
bolster were laid back over the pillows. You will find these covers
made of fabric, embroidery and lace, s…
Find beautiful antique and vintage ribbons in silk, satin, rayon and cotton, solid colors, printed silk water taffeta and many more ribbon offerings. Ribbon art of rosettes embellishments in fabulous designs, on all kinds of vintage textiles for crafters, designers, costumes, fashion, bridal, and DIY sewing.…
Through the years of the Victorian, Edwardian into the 1920's, Art Deco period,gorgeous laces, trims, add ons ~ just pretties, were produced, Both by hand and machine for the embellishment of clothing, millinery and even household items. The beautiful hand made textile pieces, as well as many machine made, can be now, one of a kind decorative ornamentation. Inspired in a new way,…
Here's a fantastic women's hat that's just about mint as you can get for 100 years old. Amazing! This wonderful wide brim natural straw hat with stiffened fabric dates from the mid to later Edwardian era. Great plaiting of the straw to give an interesting texture. The brim is covered with a stiffened fabric and then over laid with the strips of straw. The same fabric forms the ban…
I am always excited to find lovely vintage ribbon rosettes, especially because I love them so well! These pretties date from the Edwardian - 1920's flapper era. Thought I would share and showcase a few of this type of flower. Not only a treasure trove, but a testament to the makers of these lovely creations. Each of these rosettes are unique from any of the others. …
