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!...

Hand embroidery, and cutwork enhance this beautiful tablecloth. Perfect for tea! It has elements of the Swiss Appenzell embroidery style. Hallmarks of the style include the deeply padded satin stitched figural work(the doves),gray marking behind the embroidery, lobed, satin stitched flowers and embroidery, as well as French sanded stitches filling the body of the birds. The antique linen is fine, medium weight, cool to the touch. Indeed, I found it in Switzerland! It measures approx...

Holly, candles, pine boughs, and mistletoe are some of the designs printed on this lovely vintage linen tablecloth. Marked Kreier, a Swiss Linen co. produced in mid century It has that wonderful drape and feel of linen, and is sturdy as well. Perfect on a small table or diagonal over a large white cloth. Freshly laundered in perfect condition but for a small frayed area on the edge of a hem which can be seen in photo. It measures 34"...

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"...

What a wonderful set of 4 cocktail or tea napkins, especially for fall entertaining! The unusual scalloped shape is lovely and I especially love this long shape for draping over your knee or lap! The colors of golden yellow,green and deep burgundy are vivid. The hand embroidery is so precise, obviously experienced and accomplished ...

These soft peach damask napkins have a beautiful hand, soft and supple linen with a nice sheen. The center monogram C is hand embroidered...Perfect! Such an elegant but simple design, allowing the monogram to steal the show! There are 2 sides with selvage and 2 sides are hemmed with tiny little stitches. They measure 20" X 19". I found these with storage stains, which all laundered out but for slight traces where they were folded (see photo 5)...

Wonderful geometric arts and crafts,art nouveau, jacquard woven ground with wide patterns of grape leaves in turkey red with 4" fringe. There is a hand embroidered 1" DM or MD monogram in white on all seven pieces, sorry it doesn't show well. The tablecloth has had more use ,as the red has mellowed more. First photo is better for color, 2nd photo is best for jacquard pattern weave. It measures 41" square with additional 4" of fringe,12" napkins. 100% Cotton...

Sheerest white organdy tablecloth has incredible deeply padded hand embroidered florals with perfect white shadow work and unique replique hems. The hand stitches are perfection, even the tiniest stitches on the replique hem! Stunning hand embroidery is a fine example of the best of Madeira, Portugal...

Most likely created created for her trousseau, this delightful and exceptional sham has the characteristics of Swiss Appenzell work, most often made for a trousseau...

This yummy "butter cup yellow" linen appliqued leaves with embroidered berries on crisp white linen is absolutely divine! All work is by hand and without a doubt by a professional. I feel almost certain it was made in Madeira. It measures 80" X 62" including the wide 2" yellow linen border. The yellow is not quite as deep yellow as the photos show.The medium weight linen is cool and crisp, Oh so elegant! There is a faint small stain, that would not show in photos. There is a tiny hand sewn laun...

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. The ribbon...

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. 10 1/4" square ...

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. Perfect to add to your pile of pillows on your bed, then enjoy the bliss of resting your cheek on this yummy linen! (I flip i...