Here is a most incredible huge bath towel, could also be used for runner. It has such unique embroidery, padded satin stitch, which has intermittent areas of x's throughout! There are areas of varied needle worked drawn area, as well as eyelets strewn throughout!...

This French cami is absolutely breathtaking! It is completely made by hand. The condition is wonderful for it's age. It fastens in the back with 3 tiny Mother of Pearl buttons, with little loops that might eventually need replacing as they are rather fragile. The satin straps are 1" wide. It measures approx. 35" across the lace at the top...

This exceptional vintage hand hooked pillow proclaims "Good Hunting!" in German,"Waidmanns Heil!". The handwork is amazing! It is one of 2 companion pillows that I recently found in Switzerland, obviously made by the same artist. The colors are still so vibrant! There are few small areas of damage mainly seen on the letters a and n,and a bit of wear on the vintage black cotton velvet under the doe's mouth, and top center. But over all, its in beautiful vintage condition...

A work of art! Expertly hooked by hand, this delightful pillow with a squirrel on a pine branch is a perfect accent for your cabin, cottage and fall and winter decor! Notice he is enjoying a nut or piece of pine cone, seen in his paw! It is one of 2 companion pillows that I recently discovered in Switzerland. It is tightly hooked in still vibrant colors on vintage cotton velvet with shirred black satin edges and solid black satin backing...

This luxurious linen sheet was most likely created by a bride, who hand embroidered it with her initials with room for the initial of her intended! The heavily padded embroidery and design is excellent! I purchased from a French dealer, however I think it might be Italian. The drawn work is fabulous with intricate needle woven X in Squares every 10 ". The 5" deep lace was hand made to turn the corners all around the 34" turn down. It measures 91" X 114"...

Fine,almost handkerchief weight linen,with cutwork and incredibly exact hand embroidered designs on this antique piece, most likely created by a young girl for her trousseau. It was meant to keep and protect her handkerchiefs, gloves, or perhaps lace collars or veils. Of course, it could be made into a charming boudoir pillow! The exquisitely crafted basket signifying abundance for the marriage. (Always welcome!) The 3" oval of stylized flowers might have been intended for monograms...

Ethereal linen lawn handkerchief has 1 1/2" embroidered net lace with butterflies and sprigs of flowers all around. The lace edging was made for it, not pieced together! Perfect for bridal use as well as the butterfly aficionado! I found this unused in Switzerland, but have just laundered it! Oops, I think the close up 3rd photo is of the back side! Will try to redo soon...

This fabulous pair of pillow case is made of excellent creamy white antique linen, cool and drapey, as well as sturdy! I doubt that it was ever used. The 3 1/2" large deeply padded triple monogram, B flanked by A & C is hand embroidered with small flowers and sprigs. The 2" hand pulled lace insertion is needle worked in a row of clover, followed by a deep hand drawn hem...

This large and magnificent wedding sheet is heavenly to sleep with! I know because I tried it out before offering it to you! Of the finest lightweight linen, drapey, cold, and billows all around you as it floats down. The spectacular center monogram embroidered with DES is filled with seed stitches,as well as flowers, leaves, and a bow at the bottom...

What a stunning centerpiece for your table! This lovely needlepoint is edged with the most intricate 1" metallic trim, which has no tarnish whatsoever! Roses, daffodils and vine like cartouche meander around, framing the life size central design of flowers on a background of dusty rose...

Perfect for the Emily or "Em" in your life! This medium weight sheet 67" X 92" has 3 1/2" of Cluny lace across the top turndown. The monogram and vining flowers are heavily padded in the French Rembourre' style, though it was done by the older machine embroidery. It seems to be a mix of linen and cotton, as it is somewhat cool to the touch. referred to as Metis...

This fabulous Normandy Lace is breathtaking! It's so rare to find such a perfectly executed piece in perfect condition! I love figural work, and especially winged cherubim. The filet lace and most of the lace appears handmade, usually Normandy pieces are a mixture of hand and machine made lace...

I truly consider this a piece for collectors, as pieces made at home were used until they were just "worn out"! This piece seems never used, but carefully stored wrapped in a piece of homespun linen. From the time when fabrics were made from home-produced yarn, which meant starting from scratch by raising flax for linen or sheep for wool. Then most likely spun by a "spinster",um...that would be the unmarried family member" and probably dyed with natural vegetable or plants! And then it would ...

One side of this lovely large hand made tea cozy depicts a stunning winged griffin which typically is viewed as a guardian of sacred places...Well, if your tea ritual is sacred to you, then here's your guardian! Even the opposite side is of light to medium weight pale pink linen , enhanced with button hole embroidered cut work in a design of ribbon tied bouquet! So unusual and truly fabulous.Now laundered (I need to press it again)and you will probably want to add a separate padded filling to ke...

This delightful towel with swirling hand stenciled poppies on each end is made of interesting textured huck. Each end is hand crocheted in variegated lavender. Lovingly made, the ends are all hemmed by hand. there is one small insignificant mark on one side and a dropped slub in the selvage. To delight your guests this spring! Circa 1930's...