Earlier this month my daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday and oh did I need inspiration of giving her something special. Sure a gift card or money always works but I wanted something more creative, or at least something to add to a gift of money etc. By chance on one of my face board groups, the inspiration came through. I then turned to Pinterest to further my thoughts and i…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
