tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post1267347524742355664..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Textiles & Linens...Oh My!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-3792599078322567402012-07-05T02:11:06.645-07:002012-07-05T02:11:06.645-07:00Not sure you need another comment on this, but I L...Not sure you need another comment on this, but I LOVE linens. I have quite a few pieces that I love and use. Some of the more delicate pieces are on display away from harsh use, others I use and love. Just having them squirrelled away in a drawer does not give pleasure. For me,seing and using does. We have a product here in Canada called Iron Out. It is for rust stains. Try on a less loved piece first, but I have used it in laundry. If that doesnt work, maybe a good washing, starching and pressing and then a "strategic" placement of vase or decorative item to cover the spot, lets you still use and enjoy it. Good luck!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737096028649290538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-13341141629629385892012-06-22T08:15:43.629-07:002012-06-22T08:15:43.629-07:00A long time ago, I used a product called Whink. I...A long time ago, I used a product called Whink. It was applied with an eye dropper and water on a quilt I made which had tiny rust marks from pins. I immediately washed it and most of the rust marks came out. Whink is sold in some grocery stores and hardware stores. It removes rust from sinks, etc. So if you decide to try it, I'd test it on something similar first and of course dilute the solution. I've also used OxyClean on my grandmothers tablecloth and it did get out some of the stain. There's also the old-time solution of hanging the piece on the line in the sun, and sprinkling lemon juice and salt on the stain. Hope that helps.Gypsy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18192303145122990677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-15451937222968579942012-06-21T10:40:30.246-07:002012-06-21T10:40:30.246-07:00Holy cow you already got a lot of comments so you ...Holy cow you already got a lot of comments so you probably don't need another...but I am the same way!!! I have been collecting since before they started showing off vintage textiles in decorating magazines...I love old linens and especially old needlework. Anything vintage or antique that was hand made makes me swoon. I feel like there's a connection between me and women who sewed in the past...it's like that quilter/crafter/sewer's connection.Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350509427673390188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-28678647218718757392012-06-20T15:24:33.209-07:002012-06-20T15:24:33.209-07:00Okay it's time for you to take a Cindy Needham...Okay it's time for you to take a Cindy Needham class! Your linens will turn into quilts!! Her book is entitled: Wholecloth Linen Quilts. Check out her website. You will be amazed!Library Gal Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342657730246514603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-85764051480716721162012-06-19T03:34:01.118-07:002012-06-19T03:34:01.118-07:00Your old doily is wonderful - how special that you...Your old doily is wonderful - how special that your grandmother made it. The stains just add more character - some of my favorite pieces have little stains on them which just remind me that the previous owners loved and used them. My favorite way to display little round doilies is to hang them over the edge of shelves in the dish cupboard.Dixie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270310462795584646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-17323911457680079492012-06-18T22:26:18.602-07:002012-06-18T22:26:18.602-07:00yes, i too LOVE old linens of all kinds. i will ev...yes, i too LOVE old linens of all kinds. i will even purchase items that are clearly quite damaged and use the parts of them that are still beautiful within other mixed media pieces.<br /><br />you've certainly managed to get a lot of suggestions here in regards to the stains and the candle wax . . . you'll have to let us know what you decide to use and how it worked.<br /><br />i like to display my better pieces in baskets, bowls, on tables, etc. <br />sometimes i'll use the best pieces for certain occasions and in certain display areas . . . i admire the work that went into them and so try to keep some out here and there.<br /><br />:-)<br />libbyQlibbyquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360109482795842401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-70367802624652514832012-06-18T19:17:03.615-07:002012-06-18T19:17:03.615-07:00I too have old linens and doilies. Most of them a...I too have old linens and doilies. Most of them are from my grandmother on my my moms side. I love to look through them once in awhile. Sometimes you can get the rust spots out by soaking the doilies in warm water then leaving them in direct sunlight...it has a bleaching effect that works quite well.Yankee Valley Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343639425372163070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-81741953497300991742012-06-18T18:13:29.230-07:002012-06-18T18:13:29.230-07:00The filet lace crochet piece is amazing, I hope th...The filet lace crochet piece is amazing, I hope the suggestions work. I love old linens and vintage ones too. I have just a few pieces from an old aunt in storage.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-60506108733939008622012-06-18T17:12:11.019-07:002012-06-18T17:12:11.019-07:00Sorry, my blogger is playing up.
The paper will so...Sorry, my blogger is playing up.<br />The paper will soak up the wax as it melts.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896742507330800956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-38635102709892516942012-06-18T17:10:49.656-07:002012-06-18T17:10:49.656-07:00Candle wax is easy to get rid of,just put a piece ...Candle wax is easy to get rid of,just put a piece of brown paper,like a lunch bag or wrapping, and with a warm iron overDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896742507330800956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-28349512009163640292012-06-18T16:53:58.630-07:002012-06-18T16:53:58.630-07:00I love old linens and have collected then for year...I love old linens and have collected then for years. I love the tablecloths on a diningroom table or a small round table under glass. Hankies look sweet folded in a little basket and doilies are often put under a vase. I don't use many at a time cause that can just be too twee but one or two at a time is a special treat to see.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935945785304234555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-40752296286060917592012-06-18T16:29:33.428-07:002012-06-18T16:29:33.428-07:00Hi, Lori. Some lovely old linen you have there.
I...Hi, Lori. Some lovely old linen you have there. <br />I keep going back looking at the white and blue one in the first photo. I am thinking how great that one would look hand quilted, maybe with some trapunto as well. <br />Inspirasjon for another project!!<br /><br />Thanks for charing.Ann-Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566486894088466573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-13858198468467430622012-06-18T16:18:23.130-07:002012-06-18T16:18:23.130-07:00I love old linens, lace and doilies, some were mad...I love old linens, lace and doilies, some were made by my grandmother, some by me when I was very young and learning to embroider and crochet. I also have some my Mother had and some I've collected over the years. I do like to put them out now and again, but I don't change them around as much as I should! Somehow makes a home more homely, with history attached!Merilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017362688960778176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-23245045891507581192012-06-18T15:50:03.251-07:002012-06-18T15:50:03.251-07:00I use my old tablecloths with thick plastic from W...I use my old tablecloths with thick plastic from Walmart over them. Many of my old vintage pieces peek out of baskets and big ol' ceramic tubs and vintage boxes. Folding so pretty pieces show is a fave thing. On pieces like that, I'd hang it though...SO pretty. Oh, my sister made some stuffed bunnies with pieces for the dresses from Grandma's old embroidery.<br /><br />Lucy~qltmom9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00891119764581754368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-87144843544806167642012-06-18T15:13:01.812-07:002012-06-18T15:13:01.812-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-61745992715425711962012-06-18T15:12:59.679-07:002012-06-18T15:12:59.679-07:00Love the table cloth Lori. Am happy to come over a...Love the table cloth Lori. Am happy to come over and help go through your linens any rime!! I put cloths and doilies on dressers, lowboys and cabinets under bits and bobs, then change them around periodically. Have started using doilies as quilt labels too.pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-14953022953280006202012-06-18T15:09:46.022-07:002012-06-18T15:09:46.022-07:00Oh, they are wonderful! Oxy-Clean is great, but be...Oh, they are wonderful! Oxy-Clean is great, but be very careful on vintage fabrics, as it is harsh and can break down the fibers. I've heard that a good soak in baking soda and water will help. I like the suggestions of lemon on the spots. Then let it dry in the sun. Good Luck...that crochet is just beautiful!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16508223947545106539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-68615722161797563312012-06-18T14:59:27.813-07:002012-06-18T14:59:27.813-07:00Lucky you! The crocheted cloth must have been a h...Lucky you! The crocheted cloth must have been a huge task. My favorite is the blue and white tablecloth. Yes, I have linens--many of them need to be repurposed into something else.Dora, the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043451474748191494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-6437665889229914512012-06-18T14:03:03.418-07:002012-06-18T14:03:03.418-07:00I like old linens too - but I have most of them pa...I like old linens too - but I have most of them packed away and not displayed.<br />Love the table cloth!!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-17776810476137513942012-06-18T13:33:17.650-07:002012-06-18T13:33:17.650-07:00on the table.....
and there is one that has to go...on the table.....<br /><br />and there is one that has to go to the foo foo laundry as it is so precious.... 125 miles to the vintage elevator and 125 dollars to have it laundered. it does not happen often .... but it is so beautiful when used for those super special occasions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-52573816729511598132012-06-18T13:21:04.060-07:002012-06-18T13:21:04.060-07:00Oh, yes! I love the painted table clothes from mid...Oh, yes! I love the painted table clothes from mid 20th century like you have in the first photo. I also love embroidered things because of the bright colors and work that went into them. I had a family luncheon last week after my son's high school graduation and I pulled out the crocheted doilies my grandmother made. They looked very pretty under my vases of hydrangeas. Love what you've shared. It's nice to own and use things our mothers, aunts and grandmothers made/used.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-49698253555718637172012-06-18T13:01:37.682-07:002012-06-18T13:01:37.682-07:00I love the toppers that my Grandma made and linens...I love the toppers that my Grandma made and linens that belonged to my Mom. Mostly ones that bring back memories for me.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-57759241199617610132012-06-18T12:36:29.398-07:002012-06-18T12:36:29.398-07:00Put it in Vintage Soak..bought at quilt shops.Put it in Vintage Soak..bought at quilt shops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-90554267401399894692012-06-18T10:39:17.828-07:002012-06-18T10:39:17.828-07:00I also love old linens and have several bins of do...I also love old linens and have several bins of doilies and table cloths. One thing I've found that is good on rust spots is a product called Folex. Folex is a carpet cleaner that gets out practically any stain and I've found that if a mixture of oxyclean and bix bleach won't work, Folex will and it is completely harmless to the old cottons. Would love to find the pattern for that piece of filet work with the deer and birds in it. LaneLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-40272266271969318312012-06-18T10:23:57.670-07:002012-06-18T10:23:57.670-07:00wow I am very impressed that your grandmother made...wow I am very impressed that your grandmother made this.<br />ok I have to admit to becoming intrigued with tablecloths lately, older ones , have seen them at antique shops and always thought of using one for a quilt backing, thought ti would be another way to preserved them too! machine quilted of course ;)<br />doilies I always love them under lamps and bowls at aunts houses growing up<br />I wish I had things from my family to treasure. consider yourself very lucky.<br />Kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.com