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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…
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…

Oh Those Pretty Blue Calicos ~ Country Textiles Of The Past

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…