using old quilts every day
I definitely have a thing for old textiles. I love table linens, fabric, clothing, embroidery, quilts…you name it. I’m always drawn to the “linen lady’s booth” in antique stores. I like to look through the stacks to see if anything catches my eye. I’m usually looking for blue and white, of course, nubby linen, pretty monograms, crochet trim…things that will compliment the decor of my home, but also pieces that I can use as-is or repurpose. Because what is the point of having stacks of linens if you don’t ever use them? True, a stack of linens can look pretty in a cabinet, but did you know linens can get stained as much from not being used as they can from being used? That’s a totally unscientific statement, but I have observed that they can turn yellow from starch, acquire “dust lines” at the folds, or fade in the sun. So, use
