Vintage Madeira Marghab Linens What ~ Where is Madeira? Madeira is a Portuguese Island southwest of mainland Portugal. For over 200 years, mothers have taught their young daughters the highly...
Is it tatting? Is it knitted? Crocheted? What is the difference between bobbin lace and needle lace? The world of lace is large and complex, and proper identification is a key to selling...and...
Acid Free Tissue Paper Which is Best for Your Collection?Buffered or Unbuffered?After visiting many different websites that sell buffered and nonbuffered Acid Free tissue, I found so much conflicting...
The Weil Durrse company made table linens for 60 years. The tablecloths, napkins, kitchen towels, runners, placemats, and aprons they made are highly collectible today. Anyone who wants to collect Weil ...
Selling and Buying Antique Quilts/Tops/Blocks Overwhelmed at trying to sell an antique quilt? With a little bit of knowledge, research and clear pictures, you can be a successful seller. Using the guide...
Recommended Reference Books for the Madeira Marghab Linen Collector The following books are excellent basic reference guides for the collector of Madeira and Marghab linens. The Embroidery of Madeira by...
The Few and the Mighty, Recommended References on Linen Damask :~~~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:This follows Antique Linen Damask ID ~ Part II ~ Thread, Pattern, Marks A Little Help From My Friends ...
What is Tatting? The French call it frivolité; for the Italians it’s occhi; to the Danish it’s orkis; in English it’s tatting, but no matter what the language, it’s still a fun way to make lace. Just what is...
COLLECTING VINTAGE VALENTINES DAY HANDKERCHIEFS I love all kinds of vintage linens and handkerchiefs, but I am unable to collect all I like. Since I like hearts better than anything I was drawn to...
I found an old, Magic 8-Ball toy that's about 40 years old. I looked at a few listings to see what they're selling for, and one heading caught my eye: EAMES ERA TOY. The Magic 8-Ball is Eames Era?? I thought...