tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post5259483828707312413..comments2024-03-18T13:55:33.629+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Ideas for using vintage linens...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47968469600726675292023-03-25T23:25:20.099+10:002023-03-25T23:25:20.099+10:00How lovely to look back at these earler posts. You...How lovely to look back at these earler posts. You have such wonderful ideas for designs. It is great to see such lovely fabrics and items on display once again. Than you Jennifer for sharing these.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815980065998377632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-11854825800115268752021-09-18T15:50:57.956+10:002021-09-18T15:50:57.956+10:00As always I appreciate your spirit of generosity, ...As always I appreciate your spirit of generosity, Jenny... and I love beautiful linens and the stories they hold, the dinner parties they've been to... they are truly special. Any one have tips for washing as I've noticed the rust marks reappear on some while they're stored? Someone mentioned Borax but I'd love to hear any great solutions for keeping linens soft and snowy clean. Thanks SyndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-80737195389534740522020-06-17T10:32:28.620+10:002020-06-17T10:32:28.620+10:00I am wading through the house of Mum and Aunty (bo...I am wading through the house of Mum and Aunty (both in their 90s and now in aged care) and have found an overwhelming amount of vintage linen, hankies, scarves, craft supplies etc. Now I believe that God has led me to this site with so much information and ideas - thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354593922750890990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-5110978940054675312020-01-15T09:42:12.965+10:002020-01-15T09:42:12.965+10:00Thank you Jeannie! What great ideas, as I can'...Thank you Jeannie! What great ideas, as I can't think of a thing in DIY. I too, have my Grandmother's linens. Now I can do something beautiful and pass on to family and friends. <br />Kathryn<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861705152513716304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71870277847072174472018-09-27T11:17:33.703+10:002018-09-27T11:17:33.703+10:00Thank so-o-o very much! I've been collecting v...Thank so-o-o very much! I've been collecting vintage for years but haven't repurposed any yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964860310647806313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-53941655576461678102018-05-12T16:03:46.356+10:002018-05-12T16:03:46.356+10:00Jeanne, they were sewn onto the individual blocks ...Jeanne, they were sewn onto the individual blocks before being pieced as a quilt. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-89018731521582000032018-05-11T22:22:28.591+10:002018-05-11T22:22:28.591+10:00So beautiful! I was wondering how you attached th...So beautiful! I was wondering how you attached the lacy part of the doilies to the quilt? Jeanne!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11094006473630065873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-35344034976060453532017-11-27T02:14:24.622+10:002017-11-27T02:14:24.622+10:00Wonderful ideal, dear Jenny!!!!! Wonderful ideal, dear Jenny!!!!! Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712724711634306924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-89132169191226426652017-10-04T09:26:11.515+10:002017-10-04T09:26:11.515+10:00Katherine, have a look at these -
http://www.elefa...Katherine, have a look at these -<br />http://www.elefantz.com/2017/05/tutorial-vintage-style-needle-book.html<br />http://www.elefantz.com/2017/05/tutorial-applique-with-lace.html (you could cut a piece from vintage linen)<br />http://www.elefantz.com/2017/05/tutorial-applique-with-lace.html<br />http://www.elefantz.com/2016/02/tutorial-vintage-hearts.html<br />http://www.elefantz.com/2015/04/rescuing-vintage-treasures.html<br />Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-67093141950056201572017-10-04T08:56:48.427+10:002017-10-04T08:56:48.427+10:00I have soooo many - family heirlooms and want to k...I have soooo many - family heirlooms and want to keep them in the family. No babies being added at this point -- any other ideas? would so appreciate any ideas. I don't want to keep them in a box -- they are so beautiful!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196065097685347933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-86435474731573586052017-04-01T21:58:21.247+10:002017-04-01T21:58:21.247+10:00I like you just love old lacce and linens - I feel...I like you just love old lacce and linens - I feel I rescue it. I buy from auctions,car boots and charity shops and spend hours just enjoying them. Best of all is when I upcycle them. I make lavender pillows at the moment which I sell at Craft Fairs, so I am always looking for Inspirational ides like yours thanks very much Trishx<br />blueduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757778727283600600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23217783489396189672014-11-26T22:29:00.465+10:002014-11-26T22:29:00.465+10:00Beautiful vintage linens and great ideas of things...Beautiful vintage linens and great ideas of things to do with themTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37761486994013354222014-11-26T13:32:05.907+10:002014-11-26T13:32:05.907+10:00Дженни! Мне очень нравятся ваши работы! Это прекра...Дженни! Мне очень нравятся ваши работы! Это прекрасно!!!<br />Татьянаhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173697774654413065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-41103283025721283762014-11-24T15:52:49.018+10:002014-11-24T15:52:49.018+10:00I have used vintage linens as labels for quilts. ...I have used vintage linens as labels for quilts. I love them on your quilt...may have to give that a go :)Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-51150058062698975032014-11-24T03:29:05.835+10:002014-11-24T03:29:05.835+10:00Beautiful work, Jenny. I love your Holly Bird desi...Beautiful work, Jenny. I love your Holly Bird designs! I am also quite taken with your idea for the journal covers and hope to find time to make several this season with saved fragments - I can never pass up old linens or laces. <br />Since I have avoided Pinterest, thanks so much for sharing ideas you have found there.Elainehttp://elaineweger.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30870944686882690322014-11-22T21:41:53.944+10:002014-11-22T21:41:53.944+10:00Oh thank you! I have an abundance of vintage linen...Oh thank you! I have an abundance of vintage linens Some too ragged to use in for the origanal use. Included is an embroidered apron for my SIL who doesn't want it. Her children are too old. I hate to use it, and don't want to losse GGM's work!Carolyn Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591809412054783126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-62867674419497446282014-11-22T12:39:03.050+10:002014-11-22T12:39:03.050+10:00I know what I'm going to look for estate sales...I know what I'm going to look for estate sales! Such pretty ideas!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814407420789455322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61352019780078481212014-11-22T03:21:36.042+10:002014-11-22T03:21:36.042+10:00Thank you Jenny - lots of lovely ideas and I espec...Thank you Jenny - lots of lovely ideas and I especially love your soap sachets. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61895957976970129932014-11-22T02:51:25.797+10:002014-11-22T02:51:25.797+10:00I sometimes use one on a crazy quilt block. I alw...I sometimes use one on a crazy quilt block. I always think they add so much! I love the new design teaser there, and it is GREAT against that blue! What a collection you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-11384451030627024232014-11-21T23:40:43.938+10:002014-11-21T23:40:43.938+10:00You are not alone in your obsession, lol! I have ...You are not alone in your obsession, lol! I have a couple of huge totes filled to the brim with them. Love your ideas and your sneak peek!!!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50529242510743520852014-11-21T23:15:37.542+10:002014-11-21T23:15:37.542+10:00Thanks for sharing, the baby quilts are darling. ...Thanks for sharing, the baby quilts are darling. <br /><br />Patricia CPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472143487804792901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60180232333976047472014-11-21T18:42:09.440+10:002014-11-21T18:42:09.440+10:00I'd never have thought to use any of them in t...I'd never have thought to use any of them in these ways! And the December stitchery peak is lovely! <br />Have a lovely weekend xThoeriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171041574929701812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45771014628043652902014-11-21T18:41:42.410+10:002014-11-21T18:41:42.410+10:00What a gorgeous post. I adore vintage linens too ...What a gorgeous post. I adore vintage linens too and like to use them in projects<br />Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2439155941492127282014-11-21T18:31:33.719+10:002014-11-21T18:31:33.719+10:00Hi Jenny such a lovely post my friend.xxHi Jenny such a lovely post my friend.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-9521693016250799822014-11-21T15:08:04.916+10:002014-11-21T15:08:04.916+10:00I too share your passion Jenny, I have gathered qu...I too share your passion Jenny, I have gathered quite a sum over the years, I take them out sometimes just to look. Love the baby quilts you have created with them. Thank you for the inspiration. xxKayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230822866065980056noreply@blogger.com