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Antique Fabric, Ebay Finds, Flamme Ikat, Les Indiennes, Loody Lady, The Textile Trunk, Wendy Lewis
Still need to re-hang my group of antique French letters
since switching my console for my canape!
In the process of stitching 18th century French Flamme Ikat from
antique fabric guru Wendy Lewis onto old needlepoint pillows…
Earlier post about Wendy here
A wide selection of blues she has on Ebay here
Detail…all hand quilted, hand stitched…
Even though I paired my small quilt with the pillow trim
in a post over a year ago here it’s taken me a year
to have the courage to cut it into pieces.
Wendy currently has a beautiful 18th c Flame Ikat pelmet here
Now THAT I could never cut!
One of Wendy’s most incredible 18th century quilts here
She’s in a wonderful new (old) house and it’s worth perusing
her stock just to get a glimpse at her home around the edges!
Those floors!!!
More gorgeous quilted blues… from an earlier post here:
The bed is dressed with a boutis (French quilt) in
motifs inspired by les Indiennes de Nimes and flags de procession
chines rest on the headboard above each pillow…
Which led me to this little Les Indiennes hand blocked, quilted pillow …
I suppose it’s those extra few stitches…and the tie back…and the bit of blue…
More Les Indiennes here
Keeping busy, and fussing around with my blog templates
so all might go poof. If so, carry on without me!
Trouvais 
I peaked to see if you might be here today and you were!
Like your new look! Fresh, clean.
Welcome back!
Your posts ALWAYS make me drool!
so glad I found your blog. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Oh those blues! So, so beautiful!
My goodness this quilt, Trish! Both of us should have it! Very inspiring ‘blue post’ my friend!
So good to see you in blogland!
Happy Sunday with a wonderful blue sky and thank you for your XOXO !
Greetings,
xxxkarin
These are indeed gorgeous bits of blue. I’m in love with the framed antique letters…Fabulous. So good to be hearing from you again. XO, Mona
I love your ikat pillows and seeing your blog again. I hope we don’t have to carry on without you!
Jane
Sitting down to a late afternoon cup of Black Orchid tea {and a brownie…shhhh}…and how blessed I am to find a new post of yours to linger over…goes so well with tea and chocolate…a trio of delights to savor at the same time…now this is blogging heaven.
Jermaine
Such beautiful linens as always!
Teresa
xoxo
I’ve been following you on bloglovin and was so pleased to find your post today! Thank you so much for all the links, especially the Shoe Museum one.
Trish, went back and read your original post on Wendy, how lovely she is, and yes I can totally understand how one can feel connected to textiles. I have just had the pleasure and privilege of being invited into a quilting, needle arts group which meets every week. I am feeling a little nervous as these talented women create magic with fabric and thread. I have decided to start a project this winter and your post as well as Wendy’s site are giving me so much inspiration and information. As the garden winds down, it is time to consider other pursuits! I love your blue ikat pillows. Nell xo
Wendy is amazing!! Her fabrics … for an addict like me, are the most wonderful glimpse of heaven. I love what you are doing with the Ikat. Thanks for the update. Mary
We missed you! So glad to have you back!!
Love your new look Trish with the grey sides. Wendy always surprises me with the pieces she finds in France. This old ikat is getting extremely rare so if you like it buy it now! Enjoy your Sunday!
FYI Trish, pop over to my blog I’ve given you the versatile blogger award!
I found your blog shortly before you took your sabbatical for the summer, but I read most of your previous posts and enjoyed them immensly. I’m so glad to find that you have had a refreshing summer and are returning to posting on your blog. All the best to you!
Trish,
I love the antique French blue quilt. I love almost any quilt. There is something so comforting about a quilt. Your new format is very nice. I admire your computer skills, WordPress confounds me more than anything.
Karen
Just stumbled onto your blog! I am really smitten with you style! I am for sure becoming a new follower…be back soon for more xoxo!
Like I said… you haven’t lost your touch…. Love where the barometer ended up…. And Wendy has the most interesting things…. But although everything in this was lovely, I think I am finally gong to paint my bed………. It it almost identical to yours……Maryanne xo
Beautiful things…I especially love that seete!
xx
Stumbled across your blog back in June and forgot to subscribe – just did that. Your blog is now part of my early morning ritual – along with a cup hot chocolate. Beautiful images.
Letter writing is becoming a lost art form. Love how you have framed, placed and honored them.
Cheers,
John
Your back…well sort of! Nice to hear your voice again and to know you are living life on your terms. Thought of you when I read this today: http://www.chinesegrandma.com/2011/10/apologies-connecticut/
And, as always, thanks for taking us along on your journey when it fits your time.
Love your new layout Trish, and those pillows are amazing – only you would have a sure enough eye to make that ikat fabric work.
Thank you for these beautiful images
Sharon