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...
Know Your Vintage Linens! I was inspired to write this guide when I saw four lovely embroidered Tea towels listed as Napkins on ebay. It is worthwhile to do some research before you list your items....
Bodkins are quite frequently mis-labeled as Fids on eBay. Here are definitive differences. Fids are usually 5-inches to 12-inches long, conical in shape from a sharp point to a 1-inch to 1.5-inch wide,...
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...
INTRODUCTION: This is one of the first dolls I purchased in the 1980's to start a doll collection and the third of its type that I have owned. However, it was not until this year (2007) that I learned much...
If you are a new vintage linen collector here on Ebay we would like to offer some suggestions to aid in your shopping experience. A description of an item is a matter of opinion. So if the item description has...