Sweet Touches With Handmade Textiles

Since I was a little girl I have been in love with handmade textiles. Whilst at my grandmother's homes, I would sit as close to them as I could and marvel over the work their hands created. So it should come as no surprise that the passion for handmade items remains close to my heart.

I am integrating more reds in our guestroom, as I mentioned before, and thought that I would share more with you with this post. You already saw the red ticking lampshade and I have added one vintage potholder to it so far. (Thank you for your encouragement to do so!!)

My favorite old feedsack quilt is now comfortably stretched out on the bed. At the top are handmade pillows, except the Cath Kidston at the front right of the pile. For awhile I have been searching around for a little scotty dog pillow and adore the Vintage Vogart tinted textiles. When I found this pretty pillow for sale that sweet Kathy made, my heart lept from my chest! I just knew that it would be PERFECT for my little room. Isn't it adorable?
Embroidered pillowcases add just a pop of color and vintage charm.

I made this red, white and blue pillow with a remnant from a vintage tablecloth and added fluffy blue vintage pom pom fringe around the edges.

The rose pillow was made by Amy and the pillows behind it and Kathy's pillow were made by Amanda, who use to sell on eBay. Even though I sew, I love buying items that have been lovingly created by other women.

My old quilt has charming little feedsack prints. Each time I look at it I see something new. I wish I knew who spent hours of her time making this nostalgic piece.

Don't you just love getting parcels in the mail? Well, I know I sure do.

I get all giddy - like a kid at Christmas. Kathy's pillow came beautifully wrapped...

and she tucked in a darling little...

..handmade scotty! Soooo cute!

Now we all know that Miss Lallee is also uber talented and I have been drooling for quite

some time over her crocheted doilies. I have the red one draped over my kitchen

window.

Here they are ... so cute and vintagey looking...

...and they came wrapped in tissue and tied up with the cutest little bow.

Well my sweets, have a lovely day and do take time to enjoy it. Maybe catch a good movie or

treat yourself to a pretty arrangement of flowers. I did get to go see Mama Mia this week with my dear friend, Miss Jean. We really enjoyed it and it definitely is a "feel good kinda chickie flick" sort of movie. Best with hot buttery popcorn, too!

ta ta for now......