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…
What do country primitives collectors and dealers look for in textiles? One of the choices are garments, quilts, yardage and others items made of blue calico fabric. Color range from the Cadet blue to the deep Indigo. Date period from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. Here is a picture portfolio of a small selection representing that awesome color and f…
This is a photographic collection of a small sampling of fabrics, available to the homemaker, for home sewing. Fabrics from the later 19th century to the mid 1950's are represented. The fabric choices are from cotton to silk to that artificial silk, called rayon. I hope you will enjoy the small grouping and find it informative. An outstanding find from the markets of Brimf…
One of my favorite collection is handmade cloth sewing items, such as pincushion, emeries, sewing bags & rollups. Most of these items are one of a kind, with most born out of necessity, although I am sure, others, were made and given as gifts. They span the time, from very early museum pieces, to newly made today. My focus is on the items from the mid Victorian through the 1920's. One ca…
I love this dress! It has been in my own collection for many years but time to let go so hope someone else enjoys it as much as I have. The hand stitched dress dating from the Civil War era, is made of a double pink calico fabric. Many of our Civil War and Victorian era adult and children's fashions are perfect for your re-enactment and renaissance era costuming needs. Please visit our sto…
