Textile Treasures

Although there is a place in our home for the more 'usual' ornaments such as pretty china or framed pictures on the walls, it is the more unusual items that are more likely to have pride of place. I am particularly drawn to any textile related finds. The diversity can be remarkable - each piece fashioned from just a few scraps of fabric and some well placed stitches to create something beautiful and unique to each crafts person.
If items have some age to them too, then I am all the more likely to offer them a resting place...
Here are a few little treasures that I may not have shared on my blog before:

This little cottage shaped pincushion came from Denise. Her husband made me laugh when she handed it over to me - he thought it was a bit manky and wondered if it was beyond rescuing!
Its roof is a little bit bald, but it still has charm! - Its been used and loved!


I love this old handmade knitting bag...The crumpled velvet flowers finish it off a treat.

A hat box in my collection, covered in a textured brocade, has the most gorgeous 3-dimensional applique to its lid.

Sculpted from velvets and silks, and ingrained with dust(!), it is a treasure to me.

The grapes are worn through to the filling, but I just love the look of this piece.

A Victorian velvet log cabin patchwork of the teeniest size hangs on the banister rail down into my workroom.

Another little cottage pincushion - this was a recent find at a textile fair and was just a few pounds.

Hanging on a screen in our bedroom is a coat entirely hand stitched, and made from lengths of French lace joined together. I imagine it was an over-layer for a wedding dress, as the hemline at the back is shaped with a small train.

Ever on the lookout for textile treasures, the ones that usually stay with me are those which are a little tattered and torn - They have a history and have been enjoyed.

I know you know what I mean!

Have a lovely day,

Niki x