Nothing cheers up a table (or me) like a beautiful vintage textile. Sporting bold, lively fruit and flower patterns, these relics always make me smile. Here is a little tablecloth eye candy to brighten up your day.
These tablecloths are 60 to 80 years old. They were made to last from sturdy cotton and printed with bold, colorfast dyes. I think it's safe to say... They don't make them like they used to!
Susan
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Fun tablecloths, Susan! I have a huge collection myself and enjoy using them every day. I have one that I'd love to use but it still has the tag on it and I can't bring myself to remove the tag and use it. I'm not usually like that, but it's so pretty!
Enjoy! They certainly don't make them like they used to.
Posted by: Kristy L. | November 12, 2015 at 10:54 AM
Susan,
I have sold most of the fabulous 1940-1950s cotton tablecloths that have passed through my hands, though I've managed to hang on to a few that are darned. I taught myself to darn so I can use the ones I've found with a tiny hole or rip. There is just no better tablecloth. Never was, never will be.
Ginene
Posted by: Ginene Nagel~Fox and Finch Antiques | November 12, 2015 at 07:45 PM
WOW!!! Talk about eye candy! That is my downfall, linens. I have a collection of those also and use them every day. That is what they are for and your right they just don't make them like that anymore. Love this post Susan.
Posted by: Elsie | November 14, 2015 at 09:13 PM
Thanks, Elsie! :)
Posted by: Susan | November 22, 2015 at 05:52 PM
Ginene~ I'm impressed! I really have to get better at darning!
Posted by: Susan | November 22, 2015 at 05:53 PM