tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32161571006067327572024-03-05T23:42:46.202-08:00VintageBlessingsWe are so blessed to get to do what we love, and make wonderful friends along the way. We are constantly on the look out for the best of antique and vintage quilts, laces, linens and more, so please visit our store: https://www.ebay.com/str/vintageblessingsvintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-33100278035298486782020-09-21T19:30:00.003-07:002020-09-23T18:16:35.700-07:00Transforming a 1970s Bedroom into Farmhouse Style!<p> This summer, my daughter and son-in-law bought a cabin on a beautiful lake. It was quite the fixer-upper and to say I was a bit worried, would be an understatement.</p><p> It has only been a month, and the transformation is amazing. I will be posting photos of it as it comes along, but first, I wanted to share a special bedroom in it.</p><p> The cabin has 3 downstairs bedrooms and I asked if I could decorate one of them. We got a big thumbs' up.</p><p>Now, this is what we had to work with:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnwvDOdz5_p1E9d157JACbHdm_yIEBupLBeJ_Ij-b4OWGydYXdYp1w2Yg5RohedlXspFAZ21zLHsdI-M03N65-0T_DyTedFkMsduFU2VEEZIQ5doQZOu3AbWksVLN0Ck4q-HyiS_lVb0/s1024/before.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnwvDOdz5_p1E9d157JACbHdm_yIEBupLBeJ_Ij-b4OWGydYXdYp1w2Yg5RohedlXspFAZ21zLHsdI-M03N65-0T_DyTedFkMsduFU2VEEZIQ5doQZOu3AbWksVLN0Ck4q-HyiS_lVb0/w526-h395/before.png" width="526" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br />Ugh! The original room right from 1973, complete with green shag carpet, hollow core sliding doors and an awkward window, too high and too short.</p><p>My dream was to make it into a farmhouse/fishing cabin mash up. Something that both men and women would feel comfortable in.</p><p> Our kids painted the walls a soft gray and put down laminate floors. The stage was set! <br /></p><p>Now for the budget. As cheap as possible!</p><p>The room was overcome by the large, dark, hollow core sliding doors. We decided to transform them into barn doors. We took them off the runners, primed and painted them white. We took a 1/4" sheet of plywood from Lowe's and asked them to cut it at 3" wide pieces. These were then attached to the 2 side doors (the middle one would have to remain without the strips so the side doors could move over the middle one). I bought farmhouse handles on Amazon. When we re-installed the doors, we put the middle one in the back, and the two side doors were brought to the front. I really love how they turned out!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKHwT47Nnaom_m4D3WZjQNEwNxyVDwQ1KRwgD8-3JLfNFQ4ZQ5LWA8CAMtoRw3igtBzhv2KMTYZK7SjYzgkVIrpCamF6Kmt-JWrhx_GICTdzbu64B9vOn1-IkU9VqqVTnsL9Xl-IIS28/s2048/barndoors.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="744" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKHwT47Nnaom_m4D3WZjQNEwNxyVDwQ1KRwgD8-3JLfNFQ4ZQ5LWA8CAMtoRw3igtBzhv2KMTYZK7SjYzgkVIrpCamF6Kmt-JWrhx_GICTdzbu64B9vOn1-IkU9VqqVTnsL9Xl-IIS28/w558-h744/barndoors.png" width="558" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Cost: 1 4 x 8' (1/4" deep) piece of plywood $22, left over paint and nails/glue, Handles $18.59.</p><p>Total for total door transformation $40.59 <br /></p><p><br />Now for the wall behind those doors...I wanted an accent wall with a rustic feel, at as little cost as possible and we decided to do a faux brick with plaster and paint.</p><p>We started with a light grey wall, if yours is not a light color like gray or taupe, you will want to paint it first, thinking of the color of your "grout" <br /></p><p>Using a level, we marked off the horizontal lines first with a pencil, noting that the ceiling was not level and that we would have to <b>make do</b> on the top"grout" line, making sure the "bricks" are perfectly level.</p><p>After the horizontal lines are drawn, we cut out a stencil of a brick, with a piece of cardboard. We decided that 8 x 3" would be perfect for us. We placed the brick stencil at the top left side and drew our vertical line on the right side. We continued across the wall. When starting the second row of bricks, we folded our brick stencil in half, and started with a half brick, then continued across with full bricks.</p><p>After all the lines are drawn out, start to tape the horizontal lines, leaving tabs at the ends of the walls, these will be important when you are pulling the tape off.</p><p>Now, tape the vertical lines, being careful to not have any overhang past where the "grout" would go.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHtdHcXwhoMIcHsdBwg9VdFhnrPYwxYC9WaqU9r3OQ0uCdOE1608n1OaysQc7RoUlF6u4g0p2kV530KPfNLhTb7ctLS0J9vqqmuyi1nnuEoSb4AOUaCJ7G4acERdYJ4G86YD8QQdolQs/s1029/tape.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="1029" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHtdHcXwhoMIcHsdBwg9VdFhnrPYwxYC9WaqU9r3OQ0uCdOE1608n1OaysQc7RoUlF6u4g0p2kV530KPfNLhTb7ctLS0J9vqqmuyi1nnuEoSb4AOUaCJ7G4acERdYJ4G86YD8QQdolQs/s320/tape.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>After taping, we decided that the tape lines were much too perfect, and we really wanted an old-world used brick look. We took a butter knife and gently pushed the tape around to give the look of crumbled old bricks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrNTDfQFIFxFLSGPiAkeAB5R6U5xPtIsHjlMc9SEhx-3avEkRYxVQGbCOFJRwryNMwF68RNccI_TWvapBk7OvvKgqHSf1WDwihYuyS0H3B0JVl9iMnlzSdpXvo636pqqislCpHOM_5C8/s2048/tape2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrNTDfQFIFxFLSGPiAkeAB5R6U5xPtIsHjlMc9SEhx-3avEkRYxVQGbCOFJRwryNMwF68RNccI_TWvapBk7OvvKgqHSf1WDwihYuyS0H3B0JVl9iMnlzSdpXvo636pqqislCpHOM_5C8/w447-h596/tape2.png" width="447" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Next is the really messy part. Apply your Spackle with a trowel, we used a 4" one to apply, and then a 2" one to add lines and texture, thinking about what a brick surface should look like. When finished with the Spackle, we immediately started pulling the tape off (very messy, use gloves and tarps).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1m6AnHNCfV2EgM7cM2_ZmXucBJI4SOW0eUPohl8TioUvn4bU_ZWN-XxwoJgN5fbHnoDBkTgbQZBOgYJ61D4G8MEu9R-24ZI2nZpjJioLPV6sr-ifXO29nVMT5-IWvjVFNwOZRwUZ3KrA/s298/brickwall.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1m6AnHNCfV2EgM7cM2_ZmXucBJI4SOW0eUPohl8TioUvn4bU_ZWN-XxwoJgN5fbHnoDBkTgbQZBOgYJ61D4G8MEu9R-24ZI2nZpjJioLPV6sr-ifXO29nVMT5-IWvjVFNwOZRwUZ3KrA/s0/brickwall.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpdGmpnvbqLK6BMTJFA9kIAW7Udhr4VkfjChYAfhmPkt_Vd_1GweCHrqKHy5mP-4i9HjdX2YAdjdJQbFt5B0VeKaR3-yagKHwqD7yJpQPOvlwaR5uCoS1t_Okd-ELXoA5jtFm1QWLLzE/s480/brick.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpdGmpnvbqLK6BMTJFA9kIAW7Udhr4VkfjChYAfhmPkt_Vd_1GweCHrqKHy5mP-4i9HjdX2YAdjdJQbFt5B0VeKaR3-yagKHwqD7yJpQPOvlwaR5uCoS1t_Okd-ELXoA5jtFm1QWLLzE/s320/brick.png" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>That was all we could do, until it dried completely. The next day, around 24 hours later, the "bricks" were dry enough to paint.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rUwtghI3ZIJNGfWcMOkfksVP-7iCTrSs07Y3EEc4tHMuVteR8tOs450SXd2PEKd4eRvySU6PfVdwCRP-22Q1iFYel3Km3jJN22P0LHhhwa25FmJY88PupNaPx8wO_knqCC-TMMukj-Q/s480/paint.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rUwtghI3ZIJNGfWcMOkfksVP-7iCTrSs07Y3EEc4tHMuVteR8tOs450SXd2PEKd4eRvySU6PfVdwCRP-22Q1iFYel3Km3jJN22P0LHhhwa25FmJY88PupNaPx8wO_knqCC-TMMukj-Q/s320/paint.png" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>We used acrylic paints in black, white and brown, mixing up 4 different shades of grays from cool to warm. Using a 1" artist brush, we dry brushed very little paint in a random fashion. Go lightly and sporadically over the wall, then stand back and decide if you want more color. <br /></p><p>We were thrilled with the outcome!</p><p><br /> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFI52g57tYzRqw6tGDfsA3aQ_kqEmTqSjIL7HAJ8B4CCuuwDOpgJjHjqzu_RGo-XAzKxx7Np9SbvsEg-vfb7wTR8UvWwXiVGLRewN5jTi0536m0pspSpEJo6GVjIsnyY30OR7NKbFzY/s480/brickclose.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="352" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFI52g57tYzRqw6tGDfsA3aQ_kqEmTqSjIL7HAJ8B4CCuuwDOpgJjHjqzu_RGo-XAzKxx7Np9SbvsEg-vfb7wTR8UvWwXiVGLRewN5jTi0536m0pspSpEJo6GVjIsnyY30OR7NKbFzY/w398-h542/brickclose.png" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p>Cost: 2 Proform Professional Formula Lite 1 gallon (wal-mart) @ $6.97 each, 2 rolls of 1/2" masking tape @ $ 1.95 each.</p><p>Total for faux brick wall transformation: 17.82 (we had our own trowels that we used)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALXbe1YnhG-2bLSysxISSSlPDURzLtLfxwIJXM6lH_xCC3C-rrKl_CNexNP-iq1vEWUNh-LBTrkoQ_G9ALaxwikm4Roet4cw5_AVtkJc22JVEPt1Ky-CywbTBQh_32feCKe8ESyYc-RY/s2048/IMG_7850.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="727" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALXbe1YnhG-2bLSysxISSSlPDURzLtLfxwIJXM6lH_xCC3C-rrKl_CNexNP-iq1vEWUNh-LBTrkoQ_G9ALaxwikm4Roet4cw5_AVtkJc22JVEPt1Ky-CywbTBQh_32feCKe8ESyYc-RY/w545-h727/IMG_7850.png" width="545" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Stay tuned for the rest of the room, coming soon! </p><p>Come see what we sell at:<a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/vintageblessings" target="_blank"> https://www.ebay.com/str/vintageblessings</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-35902422631128312112018-03-12T09:07:00.001-07:002018-03-12T09:07:15.539-07:00Ideas for Decorating with Vintage and Antique Quilts<div class="guide-header wide-content section-separator">
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The Antique Quilt Collection<br />
Decorating with Antique and Vintage Quilts<br />
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Antique and vintage American handmade quilts are perfect for
decorating with. They can bring color and design to a large wall (which
can be burdensome to decorate) as well as any surface of your home!
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If you love the look of design magazine room photos, then you
will realize quickly that many of the items in these rooms are one of a
kind. They are collected over time, and not ordered from catalogs that
offer the same item by the thousands.
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Quilt collectors already know the value (as well as the
investment aspect) of antique quilts. They already know that a tangible,
beautiful piece of textile art can not only be an investment, but bring
joy to our daily lives, all the while decorating our homes. So much
more fun than a stuffy old stock or bond!
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When looking for your quilt, always, always, make sure you are
dealing with a reputable and knowledgeable quilt dealer. You should
first find the design and color that you love, then check for condition
and quality of workmanship. If you will be using the quilt in your home,
is the quilt clean? If not, is it able to be cleaned?
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There are endless ways to decorate with antique quilts. Here are some great ideas for you:
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One of my dear customers and friends, Maureen, has chosen an
incredible appliqued 1930s Tree of Life quilt for her Sun Valley home.
She chose to hang it in her entryway, where it surely cannot be missed
and all can admire and smile, finding the stitching and creativity an
amazing feat. Her coordinating quilt pillows and antique bench are the
perfect touch for her vignette for this welcoming place. (Quilts and
pillows from Vintageblessings)<br />
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If you have a room that you can take a peak in every time you pass, this is
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Start with antique linens, especially nice is using handmade,
lace trimmed sheets and pillow cases. Chose your quilts with a common
color thread, and they will look perfect together! Each time you pass
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Nothing will bring the holiday spirit to your home, quite like
decorating with antique quilts. Now is the time to layer your treasures
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Imagine the joy of an antique quilt under the tree....if you are
fortunate enough to receive one, have an embroidery shop make you a
label for the back. State the date, to who, from who, and the era of the
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Always, Your Mother, Patricia Failla. (c1880 Ocean Waves Antique
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It will not only be a treasured gift this year, but one that
will be handed down thru the generations. Yes, you CAN pass down your
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Enhance your own cottage home with antique and vintage
American quilts. This lovely 1930-40s sweetpea applique quilt was
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For exhibiting a wonderfully large collection, think of
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My own antique quilt filled bedroom, a sanctuary to fall into at
the end of the day. It is easy to integrate true, American antique
quilts with any style home, I hope you have enjoyed ours and will leave
your feedback and comments! Kindest regards, trish, Vintageblessings
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vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-29782166302158654262017-11-07T11:17:00.000-08:002018-03-12T09:00:42.617-07:00Christmas Memories<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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With Christmas on the way, what brings back the wonderful memories for you?<br />
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Perhaps the fresh smell of pine trees and cinnamon.<br />
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The crackling of an open fire.<br />
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The joy and laughter of children.<br />
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The promise of a grand dinner with all the fixings.<br />
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This year, consider an heirloom gift to tuck under the tree. We have beautiful antique quilts to cherish, and are sure to delight the new owner.<br />
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Make it memorable and add a label to the back, commemorating the occasion. "I give this antique c1880 quilt to my cherished daughter, Christina, on Christmas 2017. Susan White"<br />
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We hope this holiday season will bring you many wonderful memories!<br />
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<br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-86284002142520119952017-07-12T18:01:00.000-07:002017-07-13T20:12:37.453-07:00Make a Cherished Wedding Memory Using Vintage Quilts<span style="background-color: white;"><span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glorious-FINE-QUILTING-Antique-Whitework-Bridal-Wedding-QUILT-Birds-Scalloped-/292178658753?hash=item44073485c1" target="_blank">This vintage bridal quilt features lovely quilting patterns of doves and roses</a></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One way to have a cherished family heirloom from the wedding, is to use or gift an antique quilt. Many families do not have these in their family, so buying one and starting a new tradition is fun to do! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you decide to gift an antique quilt, be sure to have an embroidered label made up for it, stating the date and other important information. The label could look like this:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sample of a Quilt Label that could be applied to your heirloom gift quilt</span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Another idea to make an instant family heirloom, is to use a antique quilt in the wedding itself. Savvy brides have used great quilts for photo backdrops, canopies, and table covers. After the wedding, attach a photo with the wedding information to the quilt and be ready to hand down thru the generations. These kind of pieces can tie the future generations to the past. Imagine if you had a quilt that was photographed and used in your grandparents' wedding in the early 1900s! Yes, I agree, this would be an amazing heirloom to have!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here are some photos to inspire you to use an antique quilt in your upcoming wedding:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Beautiful vintage 1930s Grandmothers' Flower Garden Quilt is used for a backdrop. Perfect!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here, one of the tables (the gift or guest book table would be lovely) is transformed with a gorgeous vintage quilt:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Other sweet ideas include using as a wedding canopy (huppah):</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Such a charming frame for this outdoor wedding, use for photographing:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/VintageBlessings/_i.html?_nkw=star+quilt&submit=Search&_sid=1807499" target="_blank">Wedding Backdrop Star of Bethlehem Vintage Quilt</a></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Even though I would have used a much prettier quilt😉 (see <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/VintageBlessings/Antique-Vintage-Quilts-/_i.html?_fsub=366432519&_sid=1807499&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322" target="_blank">Vintageblessings Quilts)</a> you get the idea that this would make a wonderful engagement or wedding photograph idea:</span></span></span></span><br />
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If you don't have a quilt in red, white and blue, use a couple of quilts in blue and white, and red and white to get the same look.<br />
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We also love vintage flags. It is easy to find ones that have a wonderful patina, aged over years of use or storage. These look the best with antique quilts. If you cannot find vintage flags, tea dye the new ones for a great vintage feel.<br />
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We have found some great, antique red, white a blue bunting from the early 1900s on some of our buying trips. We always snap it up when we find it! It is perfect for decorating with.<br />
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We love the USA and we love to show it! God bless America, and all those who have fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy.<br />
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<br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-82843422066036003672017-03-09T13:51:00.003-08:002017-03-09T14:06:18.099-08:00Spring is in the AIR<div style="text-align: center;">
We have stocked up with the best, spring beautiful, vintage quilts! SHOP HERE:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We love to layer vintage quilts to create a one of a kind bedroom. Here we have Vintage 1930s quilts, applique and patchwork that all work together. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandmothers Flower Garden, Robbing Peter to Pay Paul, Sawtooth and the classic Wedding Ring, all in yellow and purple. Beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peach sets the stage for this incredible vignette!</td></tr>
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vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-91859959890212895532016-09-27T14:15:00.003-07:002016-09-27T14:16:21.840-07:00Fall in love, A Collection of Antique QuiltsWe are so excited to have just purchased a wonderful collection of antique, Pennsylvania quilts. Gorgeous color and fabrics. c1860-1900.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous antique quilts for your fall decor</td></tr>
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Christmas is coming, and we are stocked with gift quality, antique quilts, many have never even been used.<br />
With just 25% down, we can start a layaway that you will have 3 months to pay off.<br />
Perfect for gift giving, or perhaps you would like one for yourself!<br />
Antique quilts will never go out of style, they are perfect for decorating, and bringing a one of a kind focus to your home.<br />
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Our Vintageblessings store is stocked with the beautiful quilts from this era. Highly collectible, wonderfully American.<br />
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<br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-34360259942993779392016-05-09T12:19:00.002-07:002016-09-01T09:26:07.026-07:00Wonderful Antique Starburst Quilt Pieces c1880<br />
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We love these wonderful antique quilt pieces. Perfect to make pillows, or frame. A great gift idea for an anniversary or wedding date, embroider the center.<br />
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Sweet and charming.<br />
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You can buy these Quilt Pieces<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>!</u></span><br />
BUY HERE: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/c1880-Antique-Compass-Star-Calico-Quilt-Quilted-Block-Pillow-Frame-16-Avail-/291759534358?hash=item43ee393116" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/c1880-Antique-Compass-Star-Calico-Quilt-Quilted-Block-Pillow-Frame-16-Avail-/291759534358?hash=item43ee393116</a></div>
vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-13369905367439633852013-06-04T20:36:00.001-07:002016-09-01T08:58:40.575-07:00Quilt History Reports: Researching Signature Quilts<a href="http://karenquilt.blogspot.com/2009/11/researching-signature-quilts.html">Quilt History Reports: Researching Signature Quilts</a><br />
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A fabulous source of information for the antique quilt study!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintageblessings is stocked with the highest quality quilts</td></tr>
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vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-81275825430810377172013-05-18T12:26:00.004-07:002016-09-01T08:52:08.432-07:00Vintageblessings Website<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Please visit our new website and let us know what you think! :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Beautiful Antique Crib Quilt is the center of our Vignette </td></tr>
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<span id="goog_671902536"></span><span id="goog_671902537"></span><br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-37723731200418853922013-05-18T09:41:00.001-07:002016-09-27T14:17:13.537-07:00Here Comes the Bride! With the bridal season here, I thought I would share some ideas for the most memorable wedding!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique Cantu Bobbin Lace Handmade Tablecloth</td></tr>
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When selecting the linens for your wedding, why not consider an incredible, antique lace tablecloth? Perfect for a cake table, brides' table or gift table. This can then be cherished for a lifetime, and handed down to your child for their wedding someday.<br />
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If you find that you don't have many cherished, family heirlooms....it's time to start your own collection today!<br />
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More great ideas on my pinterest page "the most memorable wedding"<br />
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<br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-86084483612355716942013-05-10T13:30:00.004-07:002013-05-10T13:30:38.756-07:00Feeling French Inspired<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today has been so gorgeous, I couldn't help but to peruse thru the antique french fabrics that are waiting on me to put up for sale....perhaps I cannot part with them? I just don't know, as I have been procrastinating (which is just not me!)<br />
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So, I started a new board on pinterest, called <a href="http://pinterest.com/vintageblessing/the-french-chateau-style-~-design-inspiration-~-la/" target="_blank">"The French Chateau"</a> and am showing a lot of what we already have in our shops, as well as peaks of goodies to come... I hope that you will visit, and enjoy an hour or two in the countryside of France!vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-7939315063763928512013-05-08T12:25:00.001-07:002016-09-01T09:27:51.061-07:00Oh for the love of antique linens!<br />
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These gorgeous, antique linen sheets where custom and completely handmade for a wealthy family<br />
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They are a treat to see and hold. amazing quality that you just don't get today, at any cost.<br />
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Be sure and check them out quickly, they will certainly go fast!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Antique fabrics are one of my many weaknesses, and this latest collection that I have acquired has left me weak in the knees!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have a mountain of 19th century cottons, wool challis and silks. From calico to brocades. Indigo blue, turkey red, strong, unfaded purples, chrome yellow, cheddar, double pink and shaker grays. If you love the early ones, be sure and check in often!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will also be doing some larger groupings at auction on ebay after May 1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lot of our friends are "fabriholics" (I, myself, am in this catagory) The art, the design, the feel and even the way the early ones smell, tickle all my senses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many of our friends use these authentic fabrics to restore antique quilts. If you don't use fabric from the era that the quilt was made, it diminishes the value and appeal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have every kind of fabric to restore quilts, from Victorian fancy silks and embroideries to homespun plaids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vintageblessings is always on the treasure hunt for the best vintage fabrics, so visit often, we are listing as fast as we can! </span><br />
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Just listed on Ruby Lane! A lovely Red and Fugitive Green Feathered Star quilt. Shown here with another quilt of the same 1860's era, also available.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/1008735-t-featheredx20star/Masterpiece-Quilting-Civil-War-c1860" target="_blank">http://www.rubylane.com/item/1008735-t-featheredx20star/Masterpiece-Quilting-Civil-War-c1860</a><br />
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What a wonderful, antique quilt this one is! Be sure to click on the link and note the exceptional quilting. Recently acquired from a private collection, this one is sure to delight you!<br />
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Only from Vintageblessings Antique and Vintage Quilts on Ruby Lane<br />
<br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-5397705856046430992013-04-09T20:57:00.000-07:002013-04-09T20:57:01.452-07:00We are excited to announce our new shop on RubyLane! You can visit us here:<br />
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http://www.rubylane.com/shop/Vintageblessings<br />
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We will be showcasing some of our finest antique quilts, vintage quilts, laces, linens and other fine pieces for your home.<br />
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Stop by and say hello! :)<br />
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Antique Red and White Drunkards' Path with a gorgeous Vintage Poppy Applique Quilt<br /><br />vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-11409040017824684272013-04-05T16:34:00.001-07:002013-04-05T16:37:48.771-07:00Antique Red White Stars QUILT Mid to Late 19th Century from vintageblessings on Ruby Lane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.rubylane.com/#.UV9fgU-bogU.blogger">Antique Red White Stars QUILT Mid to Late 19th Century from vintageblessings on Ruby Lane</a><br />
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One of my favorite all time quilts, check out the quilting on this one! vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-54874486412031244722013-02-01T08:59:00.001-08:002013-02-01T08:59:53.392-08:00Any Soon to be Brides out there?We love the idea of the bridal handkerchief!<br />
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Some of the lucky brides have one that has been handed down to them, perhaps carried by a Grandmother in the 1950's or a Great Great Grandmother in the Victorian era!<br />
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Those of us who do not have such a blessing, well, it is time to start your own family tradition!<br />
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Vintageblessings carries many FINE bridal handkerchiefs that date from the 1800's to the 1950's. The prices can range from $22 to over $400 depending of the rarity.<br />
<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/VintageBlessings/Exquisiite-Wedding-Hankies-/_i.html?_fsub=19&_sid=1807499&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322" target="_blank">Exquisite Wedding Handkerchiefs</a><br />
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I did not have this wonderful tradition in my family before I got married. SO, I have chosen lovely hankies for my granddaughters to keep. They are sure to remember me, if I am not able to attend their future nuptials, and I hope that they will pass these along to their own daughters or daughter in laws (to be!)<br />
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These handkerchiefs make wonderful gifts. Birth, Christening, Baptism, Sweet 16, and Bridal Shower.<br />
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vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-33973010609328235512013-02-01T08:51:00.000-08:002013-02-01T08:51:15.245-08:00Where has the time gone?We have been so very busy, and now that Christmas is over, we are HOPING to feel a little spring coming soon!<br />
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It has been such a cold winter here in Idaho, but we are warmed by our friends and family. We are blessed and happy.<br />
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Leaving in a few days on a major buying trip, this is the start of the season! <br />
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Here is our new quilt cabinet, updated for springvintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-7330261402785394042012-07-14T19:59:00.002-07:002012-07-14T19:59:20.701-07:00Spent two days at the Portland Expo, a wonderful time, amazing quilts and linens. Small pieces, is the theme, I have purchased some postage stamp quilts, one is 1/2 postage stamp, 1800's postage stamps, amazing! Pics coming soon! (exhausted in Portland...trish)vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-5231388720447033272012-07-11T09:47:00.001-07:002012-07-11T09:48:40.329-07:00Portland ExpoTomorrow we will be on the road to the best antique market around, the Portland Expo!<br />
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I seriously feel like I need to train for this event, build up my stamina, it is that big and that awesome!<br />
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My daughter, Bree, will be my partner, and we hope to find the goods: Antique quilts, vintage quilts, antique fabrics, feedsacks, linens, laces and more.<br />
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We have done very well in the past, bringing home a truckload of one of a kind pieces.<br />
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It is always fun, definitely a real treasure hunt!<br />
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Wish us luck!vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-57080276922340923902012-06-26T20:50:00.000-07:002012-06-26T20:50:00.125-07:00Antique Crazy Quilt and Civil War Stars QuiltJust returned home from a great trip! Found a fabulous Antique Crazy Quilt, TONS of embroidery, and a civil war era star quilt. Check out our ebay listings for more information! We will be leaving again for another buying trip in July. We are constantly searching for exceptional antique quilts, laces and linens.vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216157100606732757.post-59578356699854073652012-06-16T18:25:00.001-07:002012-06-16T18:25:08.777-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wonderful Applique Quilt listed today. Antique, 19th century from Lancaster PA. A beauty!vintageblessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777285701173443569noreply@blogger.com0