Have Yourself a Merry Vintage Christmas!

 

Here's a glimpse of some of the home-sewn

and vintage items that

decorate the Harper house each year.

 

I stitched the previous two ornaments years ago.

The photographs don't show the Kreinik

blending filament that's stitched with

the DMC floss to give the

ornaments an iridescent sheen.

 

I love using Kreinik blending filaments

in my cross stitch projects.

(I also love that they're manufactured

in my great home state!)

 

This sweet vintage

doily with the three dimensional rose

was and still is a popular pattern

readily available online.

The green thread edging makes this one

perfect for December displays.

 

 

This flocked felt stocking came from Grandma's house.

I sure do miss her.

 

This little girl rests on

a white-worked napkin

which features embroidery, cutwork,

pulled threads, and an inserted filet lace square.

 



 

This tablecloth features

grey thread embroidery on white linen.

Pulled threads and cutwork are also included.

 



Bottle brush trees always help set a vintage scene!

 

Thanks for stopping by

Threads in the Nest

this year!

 

I wish you and yours a very

Merry Christmas!

 

Amy

 

 

Trophy Antiques

 

Come with me for a stop

into one of my favorite

downtown Charleston

shops!

 

Trophy Antiques

 

This blue and white china collection

always catches my eye!!

 The whole table cries out to me,

"Take me home!  Take me home!"

 

Here's a little more blue peaking

out of this beautiful cabinet.

Beautiful treasures abound at this

antique store.  The owner has a special

flair for arranging each piece into

gorgeous vignettes.

  

This pretty doll caught my eye. 

Her dress is absolutely stunning!

 

Look at the detail of the crochet on the leggings

and the ribbon-worked shoes.

 

This hand-painted lamp also talks to me

at every visit.

"I belong with you."

(It really does say that!)

 

 

Here's just one Christmas vignette.

Beautiful!

 

What an elegant Christmas table setting!

 

After every visit, I have a huge smile on my face.

If you live near the Charleston area,

be sure to make time for a visit.

 

For friends far away,



I hope you have a similar shop

that delights just as much as!

 

 

Merry Christmas!

I thought I'd end with a picture of

my son in this shop!

His sister called him to come see an item in

the back of the store.  He was so concerned

with breaking something that

this was how he walked down

the store aisle!