Show and Tell Sunday...Vintage Linens
Have I got a husband or what? Since I am unable to go to estate sales, he happened to see a sign and stopped in to see if there was anything I would like...
He got the embroidered runner, pristine A&P needle book and this tablecloth for $2!!!! The tablecloth needs a good soak but the colors are vivid and I just love it. I may have to send him out every week with a fistful of bills and a wish list. This guy is good!
Thanks to Cerri and Analise for sponsoring another show and tell Sunday. Check their blogs out for a complete list of participants. I apologize for the photo quality but my time upright is limited...to about 5 minutes...so there isn't a lot of time to fuss...
You've seen them before, but the tablecloths were the first linens I collected...
Hey, how did that sweet Moda fabric get in there? Just looking at it cheers me up! I debated and debated about ordering it...
This white cabinet is stuffed with Christmas and other linens...I must remember to sort it out once the twins are...in school...
A drawer of doilies... There are a few of these...
A sampler and some chenille...
...and some of the feedsacks...
...and 2 vintage peg bags. There's so much more...you'lljust have to stop in when I am off of bedrest. Speaking of...this is what bedrest looks like with a chocolate lab...he's a little protective...
Ignore the dark circles...I am certainly getting ENOUGH REST!!!! Thanks for visiting with Hollyhocks. Your notes make my day, every day.
24w, 5d...
Hi again! You look so cheerful on that picture! When reading your post I thought you were talking about a chocolate labaratory in stead of labrador!!! LOL. But of course I do understand why you are so cheerful, who wouldn't be with her closets stuffed with these linens, not to forget having a husband who knows exactly what you want and who is willing to go to sales too.
You lucky girl! Enjoy! Have a nice Sunday and take care!
Posted by:Lili M. | May 18, 2008 at 04:25 AM
What a collection and what a sweet hubby! Thanks for sharing all of your yumminess! I couldn't wait to start visiting the Show and Tell blogs, so I thought I would look at a few before I went to bed tonight :)
Hugs,
Rosalyn-Sue
Posted by:Rosalyn-Sue | May 18, 2008 at 04:31 AM
What fabulous linens - I am yearning to rummage through them all!! Your hubby is a treasure too - mine drives for miles to avoid going past boot sales just in case I make him stop! Glad you have company for your bedrest!
Cathy X
Posted by:Cathy | May 18, 2008 at 05:05 AM
ohhhh you look so adorable tucked up there in bed! and god bless your hubby ....what a man to go and get that for you! he knows what you like and gosh what a collection of linens...I'm jealous!
keep resting and keep safe
Corrie:)
Posted by:corrie | May 18, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Wow - how good is your husband? Great finds! Glad to know the twins are still snug in your belly - I check in often to make sure they're behaving themselves! Love your collection too! x
Posted by:Brierley & Clover | May 18, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Glad to see you still in one piece with your little babies! Keep up all that bedrest. What a wonderful collection of linen you have & bravo to your husband on his very impressive purchases!! There should be more men the world like him!
Posted by:Leisa | May 18, 2008 at 07:48 AM
beautiful collection! and your husband is the best!! sooo sweet :) But in these times you need someone like that I think...very hard I think doing nothing but staying on the couch/bed...Keep my fingers crossed for you!! have a lovely day...
Posted by:ernabeytut | May 18, 2008 at 08:02 AM
What a wonderful husband you have! I'm not sure what my husband would come back with if he shopped for me! hahaha
It is good to see that smile on your face, with that big loveable dog by your side! Those little babies have such a good Momma....
Posted by:mare | May 18, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Peg Bags, such memories of getting the old wooden clothes pins out of them and hanging clothes outside in the breeze. So enjoyable sleeping on the sheets that night. Thanks for bring that memory around.
Have a great Sunday!
Osagebluffquilter
Posted by:Patti | May 18, 2008 at 11:36 AM
What a sweet hubby!! I'm so glad you got to participate today. You have a wonderful collection of linens. I'll bet I would have enjoyed my bed rest 16 years ago, if I had been able to do fun stuff like this. Take care of those sweet babies!
Posted by:Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 18, 2008 at 01:33 PM
My husband once bought a tablecloth at a garage sale he stopped at, I was so freaking excited!
So your husband gets big props from me.
P.S. It was so nice to see 24 weeks at the bottom of this post. I am thinking of you and the babies often.
Posted by:Sarah | May 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Thanks for keeping us updated on the babies and yourself. All three of you are in my thoughts. And what gorgeous linen. I can just imagine it all in one big pile with me jumping into the center. Heaven.
Thanks for the link on the liberty fabrics, thats a great shop. I will have to win big on the lottery before I could ever afford them, but they are great to look at, and imagine your twins clothed in them. Take care of yourself and follow the doctors orders! Love Stacy
Posted by:Stacy A | May 18, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Wow! What a great hubby you have and what a beautiful collection! I especially love the Lords Prayer embroidery with the cute kiddies. Have fun resting!
Margo
Posted by:Margo | May 18, 2008 at 05:07 PM
your babies are so luck to have such a cute, fun and talented mommy : ) - i can just tell how thrilled you are to have such delightful collections! your stuff is to die for! A+ on the hunting and gathering ; )
love the dog - how cute!
enjoy your rest..once those boo-boos are here ---it will all just be a memory!
kisses and cupcakes,
amy
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Posted by:amy Cordova | May 18, 2008 at 05:26 PM
oh...and what pattern did you use for your header pic - of the cupcake pincushions? i sooo want to make those too!
Posted by:amy Cordova | May 18, 2008 at 05:34 PM
your collection of linens is amazing! and beautiful!!! LOVE your chenille beauties:) thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by:Lori | May 18, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Your linens are just wonderful!!! And your fabric is too!!! Hope you feel better soon. Thank you so much for sharing all of them with us.
Kathy
Posted by:Kathy | May 18, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Such a collection! I am drooling over the vintage feed sacks! Keep doing what your doing.
Posted by:LeeAnn | May 18, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Love all your linens! I'm so glad that you are able to be creative while in bed. I will be praying for the twins to be patient and give you lots of rest.
Posted by:Lynn | May 18, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Wonderful collection. Love they dog too.
-Mya
Posted by:mya | May 18, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Gosh, I haven't been to your blog in so long I just read that you were expecting. My best wishes for you & your twins.
What a dear husband, stopping at a sale & finding vintage items for you...I'd fall over if mine did something like that. :)
Posted by:tammyCA | May 19, 2008 at 02:57 AM
i LOVE that picture with cadbury... how sweet! i love how animals get so protective when there is a pregnant woman around. not sure if i mentioned this before, but when i was pregnant with carter, we were camping one weekend and every dog that was at our camp (i think 4 or 5 of them) was sitting around me in a protective ring. it was kind of weird, but also quite fascinating!
Posted by:caren | May 19, 2008 at 08:53 AM
I haven't checked in for a while and I am so glad that those little ones are doing as they are told.They must take after Daddy!!
Posted by:Kristy | May 19, 2008 at 09:11 AM
What a fabulous husband! Your photos are lovely despite lack of fuss time. Love the photo with your sweet dog.
Karla
Posted by:Karla | May 19, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Thanks for sharing your lovely collection! You sound really good and that was so sweet of your husband. It's really those little things that keep you going. Love the picture with your dog too! Have a wonderful week.
Posted by:Susan | May 19, 2008 at 01:19 PM