I know a lot of people don't care for their in laws, but I was very close with Katie Dean. We shared a love of antiques and she was a wonderful friend to me. She was also a sewer and crafter. She had accumulated quite a bit of linens that she used to make dolls and other crafty things. We lost Katie Dean in the early nineties to breast cancer, so naturally it meant a lot to me to receive this gift. So here's a little peak at some of the linens that were in the bag:
I think I squealed out loud when I pulled this beautiful red work piece out of the bag!
There were Hankies, Grain Sacks, & Kitchen Linens
Tablecloths, Baby Things, Pillow Cases, Lace & Doilies
Quilts
And this lovely piece
These were just a few of my favorite pieces, but there are tons more to dig through so who knows what else I might find. I plan to use the damaged pieces in sewing projects and I am thinking about getting the red work piece framed to hang on the wall. It is just so lovely and I would like to keep it as it is. There are more pics on our Facebook page here if you want to take a peek.
I am so thrilled and appreciative that I received these wonderful gifts that once belonged to Katie Dean. She was a beautiful and talented soul that I miss still.
OMG Verna, these are absolutely gorgeous and I really enjoyed your pics. Meg xx
ReplyDeleteSuch alot of gorgeous embroidery - love!!
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning finds: a whole bag of vintage lovlieness: the red work is sublime.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a lovely bag of stuff!!! Squeal!
ReplyDeleteThat redwork piece is stunning; what a treasure! The embroidered pieces are just so lovely. How wonderful for your former sister-in-law to know that her mother's things are with someone who cherishes their value as did her mother.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! So many lovely pieces. All that will loved by you!
ReplyDeleteWow - some amazing things in there! Love the first piece - absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Wow, Verna!! I'd have squealed out loud too. What wonderful treasures you inherited. I think that there is no better way to remember someone than using and/or displaying their works of art. Love them, display them and use them ALL!!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow!!! This was so sweet of your friend! The pieces you have chosen to show are lovely! enjoy them. :)
ReplyDeleteWow they are all gorgeous pieces. I'm sure Katie would be happy those pieces went to someone who appreciates them. Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the detail of the womans chatelaine in the redwork embroidery. So many beautiful pieces there - the quilts are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. That sort of sums up the best of my dreams. What a luckster you are.
ReplyDeleteLovely blog btw. X
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ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely collection you inherited -- and how kind of your former inlaws to remember the love you shared with Katie of those antique linens! That red work piece is DEFINITELY frame-worthy! How beautiful!!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome gift! Katie Dean looks to have had quite a great eye for fancy and quality and wonderful. I would TOTALLY frame that red piece...it is SO cool.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is very cool.
ReplyDeleteThe red work piece is amazing, I'd be squealing too! I'm a new follower, hope you will stop by, would love to have you as a follower. I posted about another type of handcrafted items too, pot holder. Laura
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I think I squealed when I saw all the goodies your sweet, former SIL gave you. Linens are a weakness of mine. Your new collection is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSqueal indeed! I love redwork!! They are all just fabulous. What a sweet reminder they will be of her. I'm sure she's smiling up in heaven.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
How wonderful! Especially since it comes from a loved one and the pieces you keep will have attached memories of her.
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