Hey everyone!
A few weeks ago I mentioned purchasing some vintage and new linens for my Etsy shop and for Miss Mustard Seed. I finally was able to take some pictures but the lighting was terrible. It was a dreary afternoon but I had a few free hours so I had to go for it.
This isn’t vintage but it’s 100% linen.
I have this creamy white…
I have this creamy white…
and this flax color.
I had never worked with 100% linen before I opened my shop.
It’s absolutely gorgeous but at times it’s difficult.
It sort of stretches…so measuring (not my strong point anyway)
is sometimes a challenge.
This is referred to as vintage toweling or sometimes mangle cloth.
Technically mangle cloth has to be 100% linen so I’m never
really sure exactly what I have.
This piece was heavier.
(Don’t you just love the lighting?)
Here is how this piece looked when in arrived in the mail.
These runners turned out much better than I expected.
I got 2 out of this piece and they were sent off to Miss Mustard Seed.
I recently made a new Etsy friend.
Claudia Violette (don’t you just love that name?)
worked with me to find some linens I could afford…
and that would work with what I was doing.
Most Etsy merchants take care to package their
items so you feel like you are receiving a present.
Christmas all year round.
I purchased some toweling (it might be mangle cloth…not sure)
and this lovely linen.
She stuck this towel in as a special gift for me.
I was so excited…I am keeping it for myself for sure.
I will work it into my Christmas decorating.
I am still working on my living/dining room update. I’ve made the window panels and re-covered the dining room chairs. The reason I had to take these photos in my kitchen was because the dining room was a disaster. I need to get it together though because my yellow island just doesn’t cut it!
I know we are all so busy right now…I’m not going to complain or bore you with my life story. I’m going to come right out and say I have too many irons in the fire. I know deep down I have taken on too much at this time of year. I’m just hoping I don’t totally crash and burn.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am so thankful for the blessings in my life.
They are too many to count.
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What beautiful fabrics Ann! I love the runners. Your table looks so pretty.
Well done!
Pam
All of these fabrics are gorgeous! And I was thinking how great the runners looked on your yellow island!
Beautiful fabrics and love the table runners!
I love that red and white fabric – won't you have fun with that?!
You won't crash and burn – take a deep breath and just concentrate on one thing at a time and you'll get through it all.
What a great assortment of fabrics. Gorgeous!
Fab fabrics!!! We are ALL overstretched!! lol I can just 'feel' it out there on the blogs. A lot of bloggers appologizing for rushed photos, short blog posts or none at all!!! lol Hang in there!!!
Wow, all of the fabrics are just stunning. You do such a beautiful job with your sewing also. Absolutely beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty
I just adore linen, I love wearing it, I love decorating with it , I love it. You better take a minute for a rest, we don't want you ill, if you get runsdown thats when the flu strikes, when you are low,, be careful,, beautiful linen runners and such a sweet lady to add the towel,
Wonderful purchases. The runners turned out beautiful. Are you selling as fast as you are making them? My favorites are the red stripe and blue stripe.
All your linen (or not linen!;>) items are beautiful! You do a wonderful job working with the fabric. I'm with you- this year I have bitten off more than I can chew…I think….xo Diana
Hello Ann!
I love your beautiful runner creations. The fabrics you have chosen are exquisite.
hugs
Sissie
Beautiful fabrics make beautiful runners! You sure scored.
Happy Thanksgiving Ann!
All such beautiful runners! I love the red & blue striped ones.
Your runners are beautiful! I am going to have to look for toweling or mangle cloth; I love it!
Take care!
Jodi
Ann, your runners are so pretty! I love the fabrics and you are great at sewing. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I think your honesty is great and I bet most of us fit in the exact place of taking on too much. We all need to slow down. And yes, we have so much to be thankful for.
Your runners are fabulous! You have been busy! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love your runners and the vintage toweling material. Do you remember the old rack on a door with a loop of linen towel on it. You'd pull it down for a clean spot to dry your hands. :) The good old days!
I hear you loud and clear about taking on too much and hoping not to crash and burn!! I'm with you!
Each and every one is beautiful. Great job. blessings and hopes we hold it together! tanna
Beautiful fabrics, Ann! And you are doing a wonderful job with the runners. Remember to take some time for yourself, just to rest and recharge…you deserve it!
XO,
Jane
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy being with your family.
Leigh
Ann, you are doing a great job on so many things I don't know how you do it. Your work doesn't reflect how frazzled you must feel, everything looks perfectly made. Keep turning out the beautiful work but be sure to take at least a little time for yourself along the way. Did I say that? I know that is a good idea because that's exactly the advice my wise Mom gives me. I am going to follow her advice someday. I have a feeling that's how you will respond.—-
Shannon
I love all those fabrics you showed. Your table runners look great. I bet they'll sell fast. Sorry to hear how overwhelmed you're feeling. I know how easy that can happen when you feel pulled in so many different directions. Hope everything will calm down soon so you can enjoy the holidays.
Beautiful linens! I think we all burn the candle at both ends this time of year, take care….
Happy Thanksgiving to you too♥ Just take a deep breath not and them and you will get thur it!
I love the mangle cloth runners so very neat Ann, what a great sewer you are!
I haven't been posting alot either what with the kitchen and dining room being such a mess!
Rondell
Wonderful runners! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please take care of yourself.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
How PRETTY…love the fabric and the LOOK!!!
Blessings,
Linda
All your runners are gorgeous! I like the linen but I think the mangle cloth is my favorite. I have the same stretching problem with fabrics so I definitely know what you mean!
They are beautiful. I love the white and blue one.
Yes, those linen table runners are beautiful. The blue one reminds me of your blog and matches so nicely.
Well I pray you don't get anymore overwhelmed because we all know how the holidays kinda stress us out.
Praying for you! Hope you have a great holiday week and enjoy some down time.
Blessings to you,
Andrea
p.s. My blog is acting up and sometimes I get comments through email and sometimes I don't. I have it set correctly but don't understand, anyway just an FYI from a previous comment you left for me.
I can see why you loved all of those fabrics- and they turned out great! Looks like your Etsy shop is filling up!
I love all your fabrics! And I love your work of course. It is indeed a crazy time of year. I hope you don't crash and burn either! Take care of yourself! Hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving week!
Love, love, love. Make sure that you give some time just for yourself too.
wow…love this…excellent job…hats off dear..:)
Tasty Appetite
Hello dear Ann,
It does sound like you a lot of irons in the fire and I hope you are able to juggle it all until it dies down. Then you can come up for a breath and enjoy the holiday season. :)
I love the fabrics that you have, they would be so much fun to sew with! I have fabric envy going on right now!!!
Love and hugs, Cindy
Many Blessings to you and your love ones this Thanksgiving..Hugs and smiles Gloria
Beautiful linens Ann! I hope you and your family have a very lovely Thanksgiving.
Ann, I missed this post. Those runners are wonderful. How nice to find fabric from France. You are one very busy lady. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!!
Those are beautiful! I would love to have one!