I received this vintage embroidered tea tablecloth as a Christmas gift. I love it! There is a vignette on each corner, with crocheted-edge lacing all around.
I enjoy thinking of the woman (I assume) who did the beautiful needlework. Did she make this for use in her home or as a gift? What drew her to these colors? How long did it take her to complete? Did she ever prick her finger? My questions go on and on...what a story I can imagine!
It was very fun to find things I owned to accent the tablecloth. It became a table setting full of memories. I pulled out a tea tin that the DH and I had purchased (full of jasmine tea) on our honeymoon in San Francisco. :-) The candlesticks are from a potter in New Mexico.
6 comments:
sweet... very sweet!
I love embroidery and hand thrown pottery. Wonderful!
i have a few embroidered pieces by my Aunt Mary. Although none of them are tea-themed, I treasure the ones I have. Thanks for sharing.
Love your tea-themed embroidered tablecloth. What a wonderful Christmas present. How special that you saved the tin that contained Jasmine tea from your honeymoon. Very special post!
I have a weakness for vintage linens and this is just lovely. How fun to play around with the tablecloth, tin, and candle sticks.
Gorgeous tablecloth! Like you, I always invent stories in my head about the previous owner of such a vintage piece. Somehow, I always know I'd *like* the person! ;)
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