Show and Tell Sunday...Vintage Linens

I have never participated in Analise's "Show and Tell Sunday" before, just enjoyed browsing blogs of those who did.... But after seeing Cerri's post that she was hostessing this week's theme: Vintage Linens... I so wanted to share... For sentimental reasons (I've been feeling sentimental lately...) As well as, sharing the bargains I got at an estate sale on Friday. So here we go!....

These linens come from my husband's grandmother (or"Gran-gra"as she was also known by). She was the sweetest lady eva! I love(d) her so much... From day one, when meeting her for the first time- I knew I was in for a wonderful Swedish treat! She had the best gingerbread cookies, baked like there was no tomorrow, and ALWAYS had her house open to anyone... She had a guest book for her guests to sign each time they came to visit... And EVERYONE would sign- down to the youngest visitor! I thought it was the neatest thing. I said I would always do that, but sadly I never have. I guess it's never too late to start!
So, gran-gra was a cross-stitcher. A very talented one, at that! She cross-stitched something (if not multiples) for each family member, I think! She cross-stitched a framed art piece for our wedding, one for Bailey's birth announcement, and another one of my old cat, Tiger.

Anyways, these were some of her embroidered pillow cases and table linens ....

She cross-stitched these table linens...


These were a sample of her tablecloths and table linens from Sweden...

And these were some miscellaneous linens that were hers, as well....

These are a few aprons from my collection...

I just love this hankerchief apron made from- well, hankerchiefs! Simply adorable!

A few hankies... (you should recognize this one, Nancy!) ;)

And these are a few bargains that I found just this past Friday at an estate sale! I'm kinda kicking myself for not grabbing a few more...

The doilies and towels were $1 each(with the smallest doilie thrown in as a "party favor" ;) ) and the tablecloths were $3 and $5!

His and Hers... CUTE!

I would also share my mother and granmother's linens, though they are in another closet where little McKenna is resting her wee little eyes at the moment... so another day, perhaps!

You can find a list of blogs participating on Cerri's blog: Little Pink Studio