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Repurposing Old Vintage Or Antiques For New Purpose ~ Inspiration Outside Of The Box

Repurposing Old Vintage Or Antiques For New Purpose ~ Inspiration Outside Of The Box

As a young collector of antique kitchenware, I was so fascinated with sad iron trivets. Yes, at the time, these trivets, many with advertising or the name of the maker, were suited for wall hanging or lining a shelf. The more the  merrier! Then there came a time the more the merrier became work of cleaning and dusting. That chore of cleaning finally won out, so they got packed away. S…
Remembrance ~ Memorial Day 2024

Remembrance ~ Memorial Day 2024

A tribute to the fallen.  This wonderful old embroidered patriotic pillow top from the early 1900's says it all.  Please reflect and remember the importance of this day.  
Happy Easter Blessings ~ 2024

Happy Easter Blessings ~ 2024

Greeting and happy Easter from The Gatherings Antique Vintage.I have always had a love of rabbits since a young girl. even having my own pet bunny to care for.  Even yet, at a younger age, I loved having a storybook read to me, titled Bunny Blue.  Yes, it truly was the beginning to adore these creatures.  So over the years, I would seek rabbits in different materials.  It seeme…
The Month of March ~ The Beginning of Spring  Green

The Month of March ~ The Beginning of Spring Green

Spring has sprung and with it a season of green color.  March 17th is also St. Patrick's Day, a day of celebration, a day to wear green!    So, The Gatherings thought it might be fun to put together a collection of antique and vintage items in the green color palette.   So here is what I found....green in many categories.   Why not sewing notions for your creativ…
Yesteryear's  Needlework ~ Re-Purpose For Today's Decorator Statement

Yesteryear's Needlework ~ Re-Purpose For Today's Decorator Statement

From the late Victorian, 1900's era, a pretty silk thread hand embroidered worked on felted wool doily mat. Edging is hand pinked. This lovely creation is 12-1/2"in diameter embellished with stems of flowers, plus a butterfly. It is worked mainly in colors of gold, toast,cream and green. The felted wool was an olive green but the top has faded to an all over drab green now. The…
The Color Of Blue ~ A Peek At Primitive Country Textiles

The Color Of Blue ~ A Peek At Primitive Country Textiles

What says country farmhouse primitives?  Well, many things ~ from time-worn fabrics, to make-do household items, to other basic needs of the simple homesteader.   Add this element to color and it opens a new realm of delightful comfortable pleasure.  All from another time, The Gatherings Antique Vintage is offering a a quick peak of up and coming attractions to be listed on the web…