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Linens

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I've had fun this week playing with some old linens that wanted to be made into new things for my weekly shop update. Some of these linen pieces were given to me and some I found at the local recycling centre. All of them were damaged and had done their dash as tablecloths but of course i couldn't bear throwing all that amazing embroidery work away. My latest love is adding to existing embroidery, which I did on the bluebird case you can see above.

I hope you're having a good week so far. It's a cold, grey and misty view from my living room window today. Thank goodness for coffee-dates with friends and puffer jackets.

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18 responses to “old linens”

  1. Louana Avatar

    I recognise that bluebird one 🙂 You have transformed it so beautifully melissa! I love it!!!!

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  2. Mon arbre Avatar

    I have received my sweet grey embroidered needlecase.
    Thank you so much melissa, i am very happy
    Helene

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  3. Kevie Avatar

    Those brooches are stunning! Once again very inspiring work!!

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  4. rachelle Avatar

    beautiful feminine works as usual Melissa. Ur uber talented in taking these preloved cloths and turning them into soon-to-be-loved again items. i’ll say it once, i’ll say it a thousand times, clever clever clever you. i cannot wait to hold ur book in my little hands. i know it’ll be full of beautiful projects like this. x

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  5. Louise Avatar

    All your new work looks lovely. xolj

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  6. Brittany Avatar

    so pretty! i adore that bag!

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    Cath Owen

    Your work is so inspiring Melissa.I ve stumbled upon your blog and look forward to reading your past posts.I live in Wales and am new to this blogging business http://www.missmarplemakes.blogspot.com so its great to see how an experienced crafster blogger does it well.Nice to meet you!

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  9. Annie Avatar

    Repurposing old embroideries seems to be all the rage just now … but these are the first truly useful items I’ve seen made with them … the needlebooks are just lovely 🙂

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  10. Tania Avatar

    It is cold and windy in our part of the world. Though your embroidered pieces have brightened up my morning. Beautiful!

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  11. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    before you said so I thought that can’t be vintage , it is so tiny happy

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  12. Janetta Avatar
    Janetta

    This must be the week for losing stuff: I posted a comment yesterday, but it’s not here.
    I love your little drawstring bags with the small contrast casing. Can you give us a tutorial or instructions? I could possibly figure it out but would love your help.
    I am a long time lurker, and I just love your blog and particularly your pics, well done.

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  13. brooke Avatar

    Coming to your blog is like window-shopping. Always something lovely to gaze at.

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  14. coco Avatar

    your life is always so beautiful

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  15. Ingrid Avatar

    Melissa,you did it again! Just wonderful!

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    geraldine

    Melissa! Take a look at Jane Brocket at: yarnstorm.blogs.com She is also cutting up and re-fashioning embroidered cloths on the other side of the world in England!

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  17. teawithhazel Avatar

    love what you do..i am making a paper pieced hexagon patchwork quilt with hand quilting from embroidered doilies, tablecloths etc..some pieces have great sentimental value as they were embroidered by my great grandmother and my mother who died 2 years ago..the rest i bought from op shops..i love using unloved items and turning them into something new..i will post a photo of it in the next week or so..jane

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