Vintage Textiles - Display and Repurposing

One of my favorite things to collect are vintage textiles. These sweet vintage embroidered towels were sent to me by my sweet friend, Marta, who has me pegged and knows I love Scotty Dog things! Thank you, Marta!!!!
I used an old ladder, that came from the side of a toy crib, to hang some of my towels and crocheted potholders on.


This little cabinet door makes for a great place to drape a little towel over.
Vintage textiles can be repurposed into bags, totes, pillows, etc. This bag (which I know I have shown before) was made by the talented Beth, over at Beth's Bagz.

A sweet vintage motif ~ I sold these and now wish I hadn't.
A vintage laundry bag with a fun embroidered design.

An antique monogrammed linen bag.
Charming little doily with sweet embroidery and crocheted edging.
I have many framed samplers, and this sweet one hangs in my kitchen. Vintage samplers also make great pieces for pillows.

Here I salvaged embroidered pieces and used them on pillows

You can find vintage inspired iron-on transfers for embroidering. This pattern came from Turkey Feathers. I love using red DMC floss to stitch the design and adore Redwork.Some of my work using vintage embroidered pieces. Below is a pillow made from a vintage tablecloth. Red ticking and pom pom fringe give it a nostalgic look.

This little pillow was made using a piece from a vintage towel.
One of my favorite tote bags that my sweet friend, Sharri, bought. I used one end of an embroidered runner for this one.

There are endless things you can make, even if you don't own a sewing machine. Many small quilts, sachets or small projects can be handsewn. Now go and get busy creating!!