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...
Who are the top makers, what is the most collectible, projects to make, what should I know--this is a guide for the person just getting into crafting or collecting with chenille all the way to the serious...
General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 2 This guide continues from General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 1 . Keep in mind that book(s) have been written on each category and...
The following is a practical guide to cleaning and caring for the vintage cotton linens that you buy and use frequently. These are not the processes used to preserve museum quality pieces, nor will they...
Care of Antique and Vintage Linens This section is meant to help get you started or to help give you new ideas. We welcome additional tips, comments and any contributions on the subject. The key thing to...
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...
fresh ideas for vintage linens there are so many interesting vintage textiles for sale on eBay that i often find myself trying to come up with excuses to buy them. unfortunately there have been many...
MARGHAB Linens were produced on the tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, due west of Morrocco (the continent of Africa), from 1934 until 1978. The cottage industry of the making of Marghab linens was founded...
Recently, I have become fascinated by projects made by putting yo yo's together. While most commonly known as Yo Yo's, they share other documented names: Puff, Bon-Bon, Powder Puff and Rosette. They are made...
General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 1 If you didn't gain enough information from my Selling and Buying Antique Quilts/Tops/Blocks, you will find more information and pictures in this...