I have neglected this blog for sometime! Just too busy with sourcing and selling linens and family life. There are new trends to keep up with too. "Shabby chic" style is still popular and I have had many requests for colourful embroidered tablecloths and napkins for cupcake parties. Apparently, cupcake parties are the new Hen Night! Alcohol is out and sugar rush is in! Vintage crochet lace doilies are also in high demand for dressing the tables at weddings. And I have had at least three requests for linens that would complement the theme of a Mad Hatters Tea Party. Crinoline Lady embroidered cloths are very popular at the moment!
At the other end of the (linen) scale there is also an increased interest in antique linen damask - particularly those with unusual and interesting designs. I have bought two very large tablecloths recently which originate from a country house in Wales - Gregynog. It is now part of the University of Wales.
The cloths are 20ft and 24ft long - huge!! And have designs of different exotic birds.
Peacocks to each corner and other birds including long legged cranes along the border.
They have been snapped up by another "linen lover" (you know who you are, Nan!) but I thought that they were worthy of a mention and some pics in the blog.
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