Tiny vintage table toppers, part 1
Posted: July 16, 2014 Filed under: Vintage tablecloths, What we collect | Tags: vintage tablecloths 2 CommentsWe were happy to have house guests for a week–our son and his wife came to stay. I haven’t had much time to think about writing. So here’s some eye candy!
Every once in a very long while I find a miniature vintage tablecloth. In all my years of collecting I’ve only come across eight. Take a peek at the first four!
Let’s start with the color of summery skies and rosy gardens.
This little tablecloth is almost covered with big flower garlands.
Sneak a peek at my new (to me!) vintage tablecloth hoard!
Posted: July 7, 2014 Filed under: Fun Finds, Vintage tablecloths | Tags: Federal, Fire King, Hazel Atlas, Hazel Atlas Moderntone platonite, jadeite, melmac, Moon Glow, vintage tablecloths 13 CommentsI never expect to find vintage tablecloths at thrift stores. The rare times when they do turn up are mini occasions for celebration. (No champagne involved, but it sure is exciting!)
Last week I stopped at a thrift store in the middle of the week and hit the vintage tablecloth jackpot. Take a peek:
Okay, it isn’t a pile of pristine Wildendur tablecloths with their original tags. I’m not complaining! Would you? Didn’t think so.
My guess is most of them belonged to the same household. I’m sure people who have the fun of shopping estate sales find piles like this all the time. Lucky you! Now we’re even.
Want to get a better look?
Now you can see every vintage tablecloth in my hoard
Posted: June 14, 2014 Filed under: Vintage tablecloths, What we collect | Tags: vintage tablecloth, vintage tablecloths 3 CommentsIf you’ve been reading our blog for a while you probably know Luray and I are avid vintage tablecloth collectors. (The Placesettings tab on the menu above shows some of our earlier posts, or try tablecloths in the topics at right.)
Don’t you just love all these bright colors together?
We love the colors, the great patterns, and the fun they bring to a tabletop. Even when sleep deprived I can’t feel too grumpy at breakfast when I’m looking at a vintage color party.
Cutter tablecloths get a second chance
Posted: May 28, 2014 Filed under: Makeover, Sewing Project, This Old Row House, Vintage tablecloths | Tags: cutter tablecloth, vintage tablecloth, vintage tablecloths Comments Off on Cutter tablecloths get a second chance99.99% of the time I couldn’t cut up a vintage tablecloth for a sewing project. But sometimes they just can’t be saved. Holes the size of an egg right in the middle of an otherwise wonderful tablecloth released me from all guilt in turning this one into a small curtain for my front door.
I sewed this so long ago that the yellow flowers have almost completely faded from exposure to the morning sun. I probably ought to replace it.
The other half of the same tablecloth ended up as a small valance over my kitchen sink window.
I have to take back what I said
Posted: May 26, 2014 Filed under: Flea market, Fun Finds, Vintage tablecloths, Vintage toys | Tags: chenille bedspread, Fire King, Flea market, Golden Nugget Flea Market, Guatemalan fabric, jadeite, jadite, vintage clothing, vintage suitcase, vintage tablecloths, yo-yo quilt 1 CommentYes, I have to take back what I said about the Golden Nugget Flea Market being on its last legs. On Memorial Day weekend it looked like a throwback to twenty years ago. Every single dealer table was taken. Parking was impossible. The place was buzzing with excitement.
I thought I was in a time warp. The flea market was incredible on Sunday.
Some amazing things were for sale.
luray
janeray