Valentine Hearts~ Embroidered Love!

One of the things I love about vintage linens, is the beautiful holiday embroidery. And this month it's hearts!  I'm not 100% sure that all these linens were used to celebrate St. Valentine's Day because they're too beautiful to bring out just once a year.  Most likely most of these were embroidered by a bride for her linen hope chest.

Here's some HEART eye candy.

If you'd like to see more photos or get more details on these linens, please feel free to visit my eBay for more information.

Blessings,

Patricia :o)

Easter Linens

Here's some eye candy for Easter inspired embroidery. They are the sweetest little animals that are perfect for spring and Easter. I'll post flowers and religious embroidery later. There's just too much for one post!!

The photo of the bunny and daffodil (above) are from a vintage table runner. The "Gentle as a lamb" is from an old dish towel.

 The adorable lamb and flowers are from a pillowcase. There are actually two lambs and lots of little daisies on the garland.

The pink lamb below is just too sweet. It, too, is on a pillowcase.

 The bunnies above and below are all on table runners.  So cute for Easter!

The bunny rabbit below is embroidered on a baby coverlet. This is cute enough to leave out all year.

 The mommy and baby ducks above are machine embroidered/appliqued. It's not that old, but adorable just the same on the baby flat sheet they're on.

 The chic above is part of a whole family of chickens on a tablecloth. Great for all year, especially if you like chickens ( I do!!)

There's no doubt that the little chicks and eggs above are for Easter. This is part of an elaborate hand embroidered tablecloth. This is one of those that the photos just do show how amazing it is.

(Sorry, all the items in this post are sold)

Hope you enjoyed the amazing and creative hand embroidered linens.
Patricia :o)

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

 St. Valentine's Day is a world wide celebration of love and romance. Red roses and chocolate hearts are a traditional gift for a loved one.  But roses fade, and chocolate gets eaten (Yummy)!

Another way to celebrate is to take out all your vintage embroidered hearts.  I didn't realize the variety in which our fore-mothers designed their hearts.  These are just some of the hearts that I've recently sold in my eBay store.

 This beautiful blue heart on pink roses is on a stunning pillowcase.

 These sweet daisy garland hearts are embroidered on each end of a table runner.

 Some hearts are appliqued like these pretty pink hearts, above, on a dresser scarf.

 Red roses and little daisies create this lovely heart. The words "his" and "hers" are embroidered into the bow at the top. So romantic!

 The hemstitching around these lovely posy hearts makes this runner unique. It is way more beautiful in person than in the photos.

The silk ribbon embroidered heart is a bit more modern than the others. There are tiny pearl seed beads tucked into the little rosettes. 

Even dish towels were touched with a bit of romance. These two puppy dogs are too cute!

I never cease to be amazed at the talent, creativity and patience the ladies put into their every day linens.  What a great way to add a touch of love to your decor that turns a house into a home.

Happy St. Valentine's Day!!

Patricia :o)

Ps:  The items in this post are no longer available, but if you're interested in seeing what other things I have listed, please visit me at my eBay store by clicking here.