Another Obsession ..

Over recent weeks , i have purchased more

and more vintage linens , crocheted items ,

hankies - you name it - i`ve added to my

collection ! Do i NEED to add any more ??

I already collect buttons , and fabrics ,

but when i find any - i cannot resist buying them,

incase i cannot find any more like them.

The work that goes into creating them amazes me ,

the time and effort taken , only to be discarded

by those who do not like them , or

appreciate their worth .

I have done a slide show of my recent finds
for all you lovers of all things vintage !!

but it`s on the post above -

- as blogger wasn`t playing

and wouldn`t do it on this one !!

These two framed sewed linens , i thought , needed

to be shown on their own .

A woman in her garden , holding her hand out ,

with a little bluebird on !

Aren`t they so Cute !! ??







The flower details and dress are still vibrant as the

day it was done . Done in several stitching designs .

Even though the back is a little tatty it has not been

opened since it was put in .

And i thought of the woman who sewed this ,

the time and love it took , and for me to find it

and carry on with treasuring it .

Bluebirds on a branches and flowers .

This is not as intricate as the other one ,

and not done by the same person .

I bought it elsewhere , but another purchase i

could not say no to !

All too often , items are given away , or sold

because they have no need for them .

But i feel lucky to have come across these -

to give them a new home !!