tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post2354448651295093260..comments2023-06-20T08:29:37.556-06:00Comments on snippets and stash: Embroidery Q and Astacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04232252768290204726noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-27537930368206842532008-07-23T13:17:00.000-06:002008-07-23T13:17:00.000-06:00Such pretty pillow cases. Thanks for all the tips....Such pretty pillow cases. Thanks for all the tips...that was very helpful.Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228990237467018985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-47593960538071178382008-07-23T12:38:00.000-06:002008-07-23T12:38:00.000-06:00Lovely. IDK. I have some small table covers ma...Lovely. IDK. I have some small table covers made by one of DH's relatives. I use them. One is kinda torn - there are stains; however, our family does enjoy having them on the tables at the end of the couch & love seat. I carefully wash them & iron them. I figure they would never be appreciated stuck in a chest someplace. <BR/><BR/>You are RIGHT ON about using a colorfast fiber. If it is supposed to be USED, the fiber needs to be colorfast : )Leliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234080378437860941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-12768924107404182602008-07-23T12:05:00.000-06:002008-07-23T12:05:00.000-06:00Oh I so agree, what is the point of owning somethi...Oh I so agree, what is the point of owning something beautiful if you dare not use it.Stitchingrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006141649328382137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-79149828994909526782008-07-22T14:08:00.000-06:002008-07-22T14:08:00.000-06:00Thanks for this post and it's wonderful that you g...Thanks for this post and it's wonderful that you get so much use and enjoyment from your linens!Rachel Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028127244408392901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-29626389936653374542008-07-22T14:00:00.000-06:002008-07-22T14:00:00.000-06:00Hey Staci! I just got back online and I'm playing...Hey Staci! I just got back online and I'm playing catch-up with blogs. lol I really like the vintage fabrics, pillowcases and such that you've been collecting! I don't collect anything, but it is always a joy to look at what you have! I hope you continue to come across these treasures! =)<BR/><BR/><BR/>~Julie~~Julie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04259191774884274033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-31279361287428799142008-07-22T10:36:00.000-06:002008-07-22T10:36:00.000-06:00I have vintage linens from when I was a little gir...I have vintage linens from when I was a little girl but I've never used them because they are stained yellow by hair oils and probably hairspray. I've never bleached them for fear they would fall apart or would fade. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get the yellow stains out? I'd love to use them but they really are YELLOW where you'd lay your head on them.Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749912043612345670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-76404020653002626542008-07-22T06:59:00.000-06:002008-07-22T06:59:00.000-06:00HAve you thought about using a non-chlorine or col...HAve you thought about using a non-chlorine or color safe bleach, like an oxygen bleach? Might be better for the linens. I had some vintage pillowcases - white with grey stitching and knotwork on the ends. The stitching held up fine, but over the years, the bleach "wore away" the fabric, making it very thin and delicate (and prone to tearing)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432778814708875811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-364102610207978752008-07-22T06:49:00.000-06:002008-07-22T06:49:00.000-06:00You have an award! Please see my blog:)You have an award! Please see my blog:)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883231391662433334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-63029342468781307802008-07-22T04:52:00.000-06:002008-07-22T04:52:00.000-06:00Very pretty pillows! i love the trims and embroide...Very pretty pillows! i love the trims and embroidery.Hearty Bakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913750658482503785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-16006802610215252282008-07-21T21:22:00.000-06:002008-07-21T21:22:00.000-06:00Thanks for the info! I love the way you changed th...Thanks for the info! I love the way you changed the color of yours to all red, instead of using the colors in the photo. You're right-what good will mine do me in a closet where no one will see them. I will definately be using mine.<BR/>P.S.-I update my blog all the time now. Stop by sometime.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730496705692239196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-32931614890480648332008-07-21T18:55:00.000-06:002008-07-21T18:55:00.000-06:00It's great that you use your vintage linens, they'...It's great that you use your vintage linens, they're usually so beautiful and different from what's made nowadays.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530928752736456885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-76599957877387801802008-07-21T18:08:00.000-06:002008-07-21T18:08:00.000-06:00StaciHow wise you are to use and enjoy your vintag...Staci<BR/>How wise you are to use and enjoy your vintage linens. You must get a lot of pleasure from them.<BR/>My mother used to do "fancywork" as she calls it, like this when she was a young girl 70 odd years ago and still has the first piece. I use it as a doily under a vase often and enjoy the memories it bringsMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554874389968864826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-13112448075502548952008-07-21T17:13:00.000-06:002008-07-21T17:13:00.000-06:00Staci - your pillowcases are lovely. I had an aun...Staci - your pillowcases are lovely. I had an aunt that used to embroider her linens like this. She also used to do cutwork. I wish I had learned how to do cutwork!Cathy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393543239345670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-19876495992351321172008-07-21T14:37:00.000-06:002008-07-21T14:37:00.000-06:00I think it's great that you use the vintage linens...I think it's great that you use the vintage linens! It's so sad if they're just stuck away where no one can see them.mainely stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915498269348257624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158460624356909480.post-33621570411978798042008-07-21T14:22:00.000-06:002008-07-21T14:22:00.000-06:00I also have always gone ahead and used my hand emb...I also have always gone ahead and used my hand embroidered linens like they are every day things and not had a problem with fading or wear. Mind you I had a pair of pillow cases that wore out because of over use. 60years to be exact. My mother brought them with her from over seas that she stitched when I was born. But you know they were always in use and enjoyed.<BR/>Your pieces are beautiful and meant to be enjoyed. <BR/>No one can see them in the linen closet!<BR/>Have a great day!Beatricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715904501617569656noreply@blogger.com