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  1. Can u send any information regarding cleaning spots on old linens, quilts etc. thank u.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Yes, Sue-I would try a soak in a color safe bleach like Oxi or Snowy and dry in the sun. That’s a good place to start.

  2. Hi Lora! You are always such an inspiration! I learn so much from your blog-thank you! I love vintage linens and plan to make the roses with pink ticking fabric and the button flower pillows for an upcoming spring market being held right before Mother’s Day. Thanks for your detailed directions.
    Warm Regards,
    Patti M.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      So glad you enjoyed it; Happy crafting, Patti!

  3. I have several sets of beautifully embroidered pillowcases with matching top sheets that my grandmother made. Any ideas for repurposing them?

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      They sound like they could be beautifully repurposed into curtains. Use the pillowcase embroidery for a flounce at the top and use the sheet for the main curtain, with the embroidery at the bottom? It would also work as a pretty shower curtain. I know I’m always hesitant to use these pretty bed linens on our bed because they get all yellow and yucky. Repurposing them is a great way to enjoy them everyday! Good luck!

  4. Marilyn Sletten says:

    Love, love some of these ideas. I am definitely going to try to make some of these!! Awesome! Thank you so much!!!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Glad they inspired you, Marilyn!

  5. Lora, I remember most of these ideas, and I love them all! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!

  6. I loved seeing all of your ideas. I usually JUST CAN’T cut up an in-good-condition vintage linen, but “wounded” stuff is fair game. As a dollhouse lover, I have separated crocheted motifs from dresser scarves into doilies for the dollhouse people! Edges of linens with crocheted trim/lace/etc. make great doll clothes. One of my favorite things to do is make cloth Christmas gift bags with 2 ribbons (bought on clearance after Christmas or thrifted) sewed into a side seam for the tie. I use the hems and selvedge edges of cloth and tablecloths for the top edge to minimize my sewing. I make some to sell, some to donate to our church bazaar, and some for me. The days of considering it a “good” Christmas if we filled the woodstove 4 times with discarded wrapping paper is GONE!!!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Bits and pieces are perfect for dollhouses! You’re so creative, Kathy; love to hear about all your creations! Yes, the less-than-perfect can always be turned into something else!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Thanks, Rachel!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      That means you’re a faithful follower, Cindy! Thanks:)

  7. What wonderful ideas! I have some of the flour sacks Mom had and I remember wearing clothing made from flour sacks…doll clothes too! What a fun issue. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Glad it brought back fond memories, Diane:)

  8. Lora, you have so many pretty vintage linens and I love all of your ideas. Those chairs covered in the grain sacks and all of the pillows are gorgeous! Always love your projects!!

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Thanks so much, Angie!

  9. Such a cute post Lora. I got so many ideas🤗

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      I’m so glad, Ann!

  10. Pinned so I could have these wonderful ideas. I do have some vintage linens and I will have fun repurposing them. Thanks for these ideas.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Your welcome, Marlene!

  11. So many wonderfully inspiring ideas. My heart is signing in delight. Thank you so much for sharing.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Thank you, Laura!

  12. Lora,
    I’m a huge vintage linen fan and loved all your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      You’re so creative with yours, Rachel! Always enjoy your ideas, too:)

  13. You always have the best ideas and I’m so glad you posted this! I forgot about the Easter eggs with trim so I need to do that this weekend! But the chair cushions and pillows are over-the-top fantastic! And the added buttons – I can’t even with those little cuties. Thank you so much for joining us. Grinned and pinned.

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      It was fun to pull all these projects together and see that I actually have done some fun things with my enormous stash!

  14. WOW!! What an amazing post!!! So much inspiration here!! I have collected vintage dolilies, tablecloths, pillowcases, etc, for years and I am always looking for ways to use them and to display them!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Debbie!

  15. You are so creative, Lora, I loved and pinned so many of these ideas! I love how you found a completely different way to use them in each season too. They’re all fabulous! Big hugs, CoCo

    1. Lora Bloomquist says:

      Thanks so much, CoCo!