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Flour Sacks2 available. Patriotic flour sacks 24 x 15". some fading, vintage.10729
$15.00 each
Vintage Mexican Motif Kitchen Linens
5 pieces with hemmed edges. 2 pieces measuring 17"x13", 2 pieces measuring 55.5"x17" and one piece measuring 44.5"x17". No stains or holes. Would make great pillows, table runners or basket liners. Sold as a set.
14362
$30.00
Vintage Cotton Sack
Large cotton tote, Plains Bag and Bagging Co., Lubbock Texas. Advertising "Buy Cotton". 17" x 14" with long handle. Great piece of Texas history and memorabilia.
12197
$25.00
Vintage umbrella
Retro plaid! Vintage with possibly a lucite handle... it smells like bakelite with the thumb rub test, but it is a see through type of plastic. Label reads "Miss George". The spines are in excellent condition but some of the fabric holding these in place has been worn. The fabric looks great, but upon holding it up to the light, I see a few small wear areas. Still a great display piece for the hallway umbrella holder.
11533
$10.00
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feedsack curtains
2 curtains made from vintage feedsack fabric. Fading, but looks cool. Can be made into dish towels for your vintage pink kitchen. 71" long x 16" wide.
13843
$8.00
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Vintage Appliqued Napkins
Retro 50's - 4 teacup napkins, yellow, black, gray and white. Pictures shows these folded in fourths.
12815
$15.00
Crocheted coasters
set of 6 off white vintage coasters in excellent condition!
10625
$6.00
Chenille Bedspread
queen size, white. A few frays but small. Could repair or use as a cutter.
12034
$15.00
Vintage Laundry Bag
20x16, Hand Embroidered "Laundry" and yellow flowers Drawstring top. A few faint stains that may soak out. Crocheted edging.
11547
$10.00
Black Memorabilia Dresser Scarf
1 embroidered black memorabilia person on each corner. Embroidered blue edging, 4 different scenes. A few very faint stains from storage that should soak out. From a Texas estate. 21.5 x 21.5
12858
$20.00
Raggedy Ann and Andy transfer
Daisy Kingdom iron on transfer. 6-3/4" x 10".
12263
$5.00
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Embroidery Punch set
Pretty Punch and Easy Punch guns, instructions, 16 spools of needle magic thread and patterns.
13203
$20.00
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Iron On Cherry Appliques
5 cherry appliques with bows, but the bows can be cut out if you would like the cherries only. Great for tea towels, curtains, etc… Each applique is 3.5" x 3.75".
13411
$6.00 set
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Pincushion
Calico boot pincushion with wooden buttons and plastic ring on the back for hanging. Cute!
13096
$8.00
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Pincushion
Rocking chair with pincushion in the seat and back. storage for 6 thread spools on the arms and 1 needle drawer under the seat. Cute and vintage. 7-1/2" tall.
13091
$22.00
Vintage Pillowslips
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His and Hers motifs on white cotton cases. Her bloomers and his shorts hanging from a clothesline... CUTE! Appliqued red cotton for the unmentionables with white lace edge and bow for the ladies and tiny buttons for the men. These were purchased from a Texas Estate a few years ago and I never had the heart to actually use these and the others I have in this section. These pillowcases look brand new but are approximately 40 years old!11282
$20.00
His and Hers motifs on white cotton cases. Her bloomers and his shorts hanging from a clothesline... CUTE! Appliqued red cotton for the unmentionables with white lace edge and bow for the ladies and small buttons for the men. (buttons are a little larger than the previous pair) These were purchased from a Texas Estate a few years ago and I never had the heart to actually use these and the others I have in this section. These pillowcases look brand new but are approximately 40 years old!11283
$20.00
Vogart pillowcases
stamped with kittens playing with balls of string. New condition but vintage. Ready for your creativity!
12854
$10.00

His and Hers appliqued motifs. Pillowcases
Light blue his and hers bloomers and drawers on white cases.
13084
$18.00
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Vintage Tea Towel
Mammy washing windows on Thursday. Vintage feed sack material. 34" x 34". Hand stitched hem. Couple of stains that may soak out… I haven't tried yet…
11574
$12.00
Vintage US Army Tea towel
Army or Calvary soldier playing taps with coffee brewing on the camp stove. Soldier rising from his bunk to the aroma of coffee. Bright colors, trimmed in sargeant stripes. Light staining at folds that should wash out. 26" x 15.5".
hj1103-2
$15.00

Vintage California Souvenir Tea Towel
Vintage printed tea towel, appears to be never used, light stain at the folds that should wash out. 28"x16". Vintage graphic of fruit bowl with some vegies and yellow scallop edging the towel. Excellent.
hj1217-2
$22.00 set
Vintage Tea/Dish Towels
Strawberry and floral feedsack material vintage towels. Large size in green, blue, red, yellow and white. 5 available. no stains or holes.
12507
$6.00 each
Vintage Tea/Dish Towels
Vintage rooster design, x-stitched and embroidered in yellow & white on white muslin. These have never been used. Excellent condition. 36.5" x 27". Sold as a set of 4.
12887
$25.00 set
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Vintage Tea/Dish Towels
Kitten motifs, 7 day of the week, each kitten is representing a daily chore. Cute! Each towel is 32" x 35", a few faint stains. Vintage.
13891
$35.00 set


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Florida Souvenir apron, light small stain on 1 tie. Faint stain on lower right corner. No holes or tears. Excellent with bright, vibrant colors.hj955
$30.00
Arizona Souvenir apron, 1 small stain that should soak out.12852
$30.00
Blue and White gingham check with pin tucking below the waist and at pocket with white ric rac trim. Vintage and excellent.13479
$12.00

Red and White polka dot apron with pocket and red stitch design accents. Vintage and excellent.13480
$12.00

Brown and white polka dot apron with large bottom pocket. Vintage and excellent.13481
$10.00
Red and White gingham check apron with 2 pockets and cross stitch accents. Vintage and excellent.13482
$10.00
Lilac and white gingham check apron with lilac and green stitch accents. Small right pocket. Vintage and excellent.13483
$8.00
Black and white check apron with cross stitched poinsettias on the two pockets. Vintage and excellent.13484
$12.00

Circa 50's - 60's. Red, white and blue stripes with apron pocket and red trim. Made for a trim waist and purchased from an estate. Great for kitchen display. Excellent condition.12182
$18.00
Circa 50's - 60's. Turquoise, red, gray, yellow and brown stripes on a white background. Scoop apron pocket. Made for a trim waist and purchased from an estate. Great for kitchen display. Excellent condition.12183
$18.00
Circa 50's - 60's. White floral on a red background with white ric-rac. Made for a trim waist and purchased from an estate. Great for kitchen display. Excellent condition.12184
$15.00
Circa 60's. Pink and white Candy Stripe Pinafore uniform. Can be used as an apron, full coverage with tie in the back. It has some light starch stains that should soak out with oxy clean.12406
$9.00

Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. half apron of white organdy with white embroidery of flowers13868
$6.00
Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. A half apron of white organdy with a strip of white lace sewn across the middle. (Small stain on side.)13869
$5.00
Circa 50's. Starched & ironed. full apron with a halter-type neckline of flowered organdy13870
$14.00
Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. half apron of organdy trimmed with a turquoise blue flowered cotton on wide waistband, heart pocket and wide bottom.13871
$10.00

Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. half apron of white organdy with thin peach-colored trim along bottom and peach appliquéd flowers13872
$6.00
Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. half apron of faded teal green organdy with white rick-rack trim13873
$6.00
Circa 50's - 60's. Starched & ironed. half apron of pink organdy with thin white trim around edges with a couple of yarn-embroidered flowers coming out of the flower pot shaped pocket13874
$12.00


White linen with embroidered blue border & tiny corner flowers. 2 small areas missing some of the border. 4 matching napkins. 32x32
11496
$25.00
Colonial motif, blue, purple and yellow on white. Fading on 1 corner, Blue spots on edge should soak out. 54x47
11881
$20.00

Floral pattern, cutter with 4 holes, fading. Red, yellow, teal, navy on white 44x46
11545
$10.00

Stripe criss cross with yellow, light blue & navy on white. quarter size hole. 49x47
12856
$18.00

Southern Belle Tablecloth
tea size, purple, sage green, dark pink on off white. 36" square with a light stain in the middle that should soak out.
13844
$8.00
Plaid of medium blue, seafoam green, yeloow and red on off white. Includes 6 matching napkins. 1 faint stain, no fraying. 54" x 52"
11546
$30.00

Black Americana. Black Mammy with light fading to the black color, but all other colors are great! RARE!! Vintage and hard to find. 50"x50". Some light staining that could soak out and 1 small pink spot. No holes or fraying.
hj954
$80.00

Mexican motifs in teal, black, baby blue, yellow and red on off white. 50" x 46"
11885
$35.00

Pastel fruits on off white. 1 tiny fray & a fraying corner. 52" x 48"
11567
$30.00
Yellow roses with green leaves on gray squares on off white background. 54" x 48"
11566
$20.00

Floral - blue and red flowers with blue and red border on off white. Light stains should soak out. 41x43
11856
$20.00

Mexican theme - blue, red, yellow on off white. Couple of small, faint stains should soak out. 42x46
11869
$25.00

floral. Blue and red with greens on a white background. 1 tiny area with the beginning of a fray and a small amount of an edge is frayed. 50x46
11504
$25.00
Vintage, Pennsylvania Dutch. red/white interior square, trimmed with New England people, Pennsylvania Dutch motifs and red. Tiny hole on the edge and a small stain, both hardly noticeable. Very good. 48-1/2"x52"
14641
$25.00
Fruits in bluish gray and red with green leaves on a white background with a red border. 2 small frayed areas and 2 edge stains. 42x45
11860
$20.00

Tiny green leaves on a white background. 43x42
11871
$18.00

Grandma and Grandpa on the farm with donkey and donkey cart of vegies, teapots at each corner and flowers in the middle. Excellent condition. Aqua, orage & yellow on off white background. 48x50
11871
$40.00

Grapes with purple, maroon and blueish purple with light green leaves and pink stripes on off white. 52" x 45"
11563
$40.00

California Souvenir Tablecloth Bright, bold colors on white with popular California icons. Small stains that could soak out. No holes or frays. A great collectible! 47.5" x 49.5"
hj910
$75.00

Floral with pink, blue, green and yellow on white. Light staining that should soak out. 70" x 56".
13485
$30.00

Kitchen Motifs with roosters, vegies, fish in yellows, reds, greens & pinks on off white. Faint staining and 1 small fray. 49"x45"
11562
$18.00

Pennsylvania Dutch. Red, blue, teal on red/white polka dot and white background. 48x43.
11512
$40.00

Floral with burgandy trim on off white. 58" x 49"
11626
$42.00

Scotty/Scotties with Scottish designs Tablecloth Bright, bold colors on white with Scotty dogs, Scot Boys playing bagpipes and dancing and Scottish lasses dancing. Scotties in the 4 corners. Many plaid designs with a vine border. Beautiful, crisp. 1 faint stain and 1 very tiny stain. No holes or frays. Near mint condition. 47.5" x 49.5"
hj911
$65.00

Pennsylvania Dutch tablecloth
bright colors in red, blue, yellow and black on white. 52" x 48", on faint stain that should come out with soaking. Overall, excellent.
13888
$35.00

Mexican theme with Senior and Seniora. The picture shows the piece folded to allow detail to show. Two very faint stains that should soak out with no holes or fraying. 48" x 47".
12535
$35.00

Garden theme with potted flowers and plants around the edge with a red/white polka dot design in the middle. The picture shows the piece folded to allow detail to show. A few very faint stains that should soak out with no holes or fraying. Rectangle 50" x 66".
12422
$48.00

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Hawaiian theme with 4 napkins. Satin type w/ hula girls in 4 corners and islands in the middle. 52" x 38"
11684
$32.00

Floral in aqua, pink, yellow w/ green leaves and aqua border on off white. 60" x 52"
11560
$40.00

Floral Luncheon
Roses on off white w/ lt. Blue scrolled edge. 1 small stain. 37x30
hj1535
$18.00

Pennsylvania Dutch - a few tiny frayed areas, couple of stains that could soak out. 50x45
11508
$20.00

Queen Anne Daisy with original paper tag still attached, never used. Coral on off white. Estate find. 43" x 43"
11564
$60.00

Pennsylvania Dutch
Blue, red, yellow and green on off white. Leacock Prints. 2 tiny frays. 48x44
hj1536
$30.00

Roses on white - white tablecloth with teal damask textured rose border with a thin red border. Cutter due to frays, holes and a couple of stains. 64x60
11561
$7.00

California souvenir with faint stains & 2 fraying corners. 35" x 35"
11085
$35.00

Canada Souvenir Tablecloth - linen type weave. Provinces, buildings and icons of our Northern neighbors. 52x50, no wear.
11516
$30.00

Fruits, vegies and flower pots with red geometric trim on white background. 50x51 Light discoloration at fold marks.
11623
$40.00

Floral on ecru. Machine embroidered, circa 70's, elegant with gray emboidered floral designs on ecru with gray edging. Few faint stains that should soak out, great for the holiday table. 64" x 82"
13486
$20.00

Red & navy floral on white. 2 small yellow spots on edge. 42" x 38"
11565
$24.00

Pennsylvania Dutch in fall colors on off white. Light fading, woven. 48" x 62"
11505
$22.00

Floral theme with pink on white with yellow and white flowers, red centers and green stems and leaves. Couple of faint stains that should soak out. Martex-Starmont tag. 68" x 55".
12254
$36.00

vintage tea cloth, fruits on white with dainty crocheted edging. 34x34
13553
$38.00

Yellow roses with green leaves on a blue/gray on white background. Small faint stain on center of cloth. 50 x 55
10523
$10.00

Thomaston Mills Pedigree
Bold fruits with some faint staining, 1 small fray, stain and faded spot but overall very good. 53x47
hj1538
$30.00

Roses on white
Pink and white check with rose edge. Small faint stains, should soak out. 58x52
hj1539
$35.00

60's Eames
flower pots in various colors on white. 2 faint stains that should soak out. 50x44
hj1540
$25.00

Striped in pastels… blue, green, orange, gold, yellow and pink with a darker green stripe. Very attractive with fringed ends. 52 x 52 inches and excellent.
11081
$10.00

Christmas Banquet
Candles and greenery in gold, silver and red on white. 102x63
hj1541
$25.00

Milano
turquoise with white, loomed embroidery. Never used and the original label is still attached. 70x52
hj1542
$35.00

60's plaid
2 faint stains, 1 darker at the fold mark due to storage. burgundy, pastel yellow and gray on white. 51x47
hj1543
$25.00

Roses on white
with 5 matching napkins. 63x82
hj1544
$40.00

Floral & Fruit
2 tiny holes, bold & bright pattern. 46x47
hj1545
$25.00

Luncheon Tablecloth Spices, rolling pins, baskets, etc... 34" x 34"
11513
$15.00

vintage floral on white, a beauty. 52x48
13588
$40.00

Mexican Print
aqua, navy, red on white. Bold. 50x48
hj1537
$25.00

Fifties Style - Then and Now
by Richard Horn
Oversized hardback book, ex library with original dustjacket protected by mylar cover. Inside front and rear hinges are weak with paper separation between the blank end paper and cover. Wonderul illustrations, the pages are in great condition.
11802
$20.00




Potholders, from the 50's, hand-made his and hers potholders, heavy cotton with rick-rack trim... bloomers and shorts in the 50's green color, great for your 50's kitchen!
8107
$15.00
Rosettes, set of 2 double sided rosettes with designs on both sides. Crocheted with yellow, kelly green on white. Mint condition.
12885
$12.00
Pansies, set of 2 in the Pansy style of the 50's. Created with 2 sides crocheted together with a dimensional floral stitch. Lavender & green on white with hang loops. Mint condition.
12882
$15.00
Blocked, Orange and white, 6 sided with a hang loop. Excellent.
12881
$6.00
Rosette, Red with green leaves on white with red edging. Crocheted. Mint condition.
12878
$6.00
Grapes, Variegated purples with green leaves and edging. Trim at the top appears to be missing one stitch sequence.
12879
$5.00

Floral crochet, Blue and green on white with hang loop. Excellent
12880
$5.00
Simple crochet, Simple yellow and white square. Very good.
12875
$4.00
Star Potholders, Star Book No. 55, copyright 1947, American Thread Company, 23 pages. Cover shows slight wear along edges and spine, pages slightly soiled and discolored with age; water stain along bottom margin throughout book. Name in pencil on front cover.
12910
$15.00
Simple crochet, Pink with a white edge, great for the pink kitchen theme.
12877
$4.00
Complicated crochet - Orange, vaerigated green and white, lavender with a crocheted ruffle stitch throughout.
12892
$6.00
Rose, Red with green leaves, red edge on white. Mint.
12891
$6.00

Cream Pitcher, Whimsical figural cream pitcher, open at the top to allow wrapping a hot handle. Mint.
12890
$12.00
Pot Holders, Book No. 312, copyright 1955, Coats & Clark's O.N.T., 15 pages. Cover creasing.
12898
$10.00
German set, 2 potholders with a wall holder. Baker man and cook woman in cross stitch design on a felt type fabric and edged in red. A few very small and light spots on the potholders. These fold and store in a hand embroidered holder with 2 hand tabs for wall or cabinet hanging. Top of holder says "Top Happen". The wall holder is mint.
12894
$30.00
Potholder/Spice Rack, Vintage wood rack with potholder hooks (1 missing) and a rack for spices. There is a crack in the wood on the back side of the side mount but it is not noticeable from the front. Graphic of puppy baking a pie. The finish is aged, circa 1940's-50's. Spice rack opening is 18-3/8" x 2-7/16". Overall, 19" x 14-1/2".
12869
$20.00
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Soap bottle cover
crocheted red/white dress. Cute!

12897
$9.00
Rosette
single sided red/white with green leaves. 6" square. Excellent.

12922-2
$6.00

Rosette
single sided, front side is faded red/white w/ green leaves, back is red/white. 5" square.

12922-3
$4.00
Red/white raised crochet with hang loop. 4.5" square. Excellent.
12922-4
$4.00
Scalloped round
red/white raised rosette, double sided. 5.5" diameter. Excellent.

12922-5
$6.00

4 color
green, blue, white and red. Hexagon shape, 6.5". Excellent.

12922-6
$6.00
red/white double sided with hang loop. Faint stain could soak out. 6" square
12922-7
$3.00
Soap bottle cover
red/white, 7" tall. Cute!

12922-8
$10.00
Pinwheel
red/white set of 2 single sided designs. 1 is 5.5" diameter and the other is 6" diameter. Hang loops and excellent.

12922-9
$10.00 set
Pinwheel
red/white set. 1 has a double side design and the other has a single sided design. a little fraying on the edge of 1. 5.5" diameter.

12922-10
$6.00 set
Round
red/white, 5.5" diameter. Excellent.

12922-11
$5.00
Shorts & Shirt set
Used for decoration purposes. Precious set in red/white. Hang loop on the shorts. Shirt - 5" tall. Shorts - 4" tall. Excellent condition.

12922-12
$18.00 set
Shorts & Bloomers set
Maroon and white "His and Hers" set used for display purposes. Cute! 6.5" wide, 6" tall. Excellent.

12922-13
$20.00 set
Sunbonnet Sue
Feedsack material, yellow w/ red, blue & aqua trimmed in off white. Hang loop, 8.5" tall. Excellent.

12914-1
$8.00
Sunbonnet Sue
Feedsack material, red, maroon, yellow, aqua & white trimmed in red. Hang loop, 8.5" tall. Excellent.

12914-2
$8.00
Sunbonnet Sue
Feedsack material, floral red, blue, yellow, green & white trimmed in jadite green. Hang loop, 8.5" tall. Excellent.

12914-3
$8.00
Potholder/Hotpad set
green/white gingham check. Girl w/ bonnet, embroidered features. 2 shapes I can't make out and a hard hot pad embroidered girl w/ bonnet.

12915-1
$5.00 set
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Cat face
purple face, trimmed in red with hang tab. Embroidered edge and features. 6"x7" Excellent.

12915-2
$4.00
Strawberry
Red cotton with embroidered green. 7-1/4" x 6-3/4". Decoration purposes only, not thick enough to use. Excellent.

12915-3
$4.00

Tulip set
simple pink cotton with hot pink embroidered features. Each is 7.5" x 6". Decoration purposes only, not thick enough to use. excellent.

12915-4
$5.00 set
Kitty set
Simple off-white muslin w/ embroidered features. Decoration purposes only, not thick enough to use. Each is 7.5" x 5.5". excellent.

12915-5
$8.00 set
Floral Handle Pad
Natural linen type material w/ orange edge. Embroidered flowers and leaves. If you're into 70's and ugly... this one is for you! :-)
11" tall.

12915-6
$1.00
Chef
Simple white cotton w/ embroidered features. Decoration purposes only, not thick enough to use. 8-3/4 x 6-1/2". excellent.

12915-7
$8.00 set
Vintage Cross-Stitch Hotpads~Gingham Trim
7.5 inches long and 5 inches wide, and are made of a heavy cotton fabric. They are connected by a gingham tie, so they can hang around the cook's neck. Excellent condition.
12940
$22.00 set
Vintage crochet set
pastel green/white crochet with hang hole @ top. 8"x7.75" Excellent.

12927-4
$10.00 set
Rosette set
red/white with center red rose. 1 has a stain on the back that should soak out. 6.5" diameter.

12927-3
$7.00 set
Rosette set
red/white crochet with center red rose. Small stains that should soak out. 7.5" diameter.

12927-2
$6.00 set
His & Hers pantaloons
a vintage hand crocheted set with one small stain that should soak out. Darling and 5" tall.
12927-1
$12.00 set
Magic of Crochet, Book No. 168, copyright 1941, The Spool Cotton Company, 23 pages. Cover worn and book has a vertical crease length of magazine through all pages; water stain along bottom margin. Includes lamp shade covers, hot mats, glass jackets, hanger covers, potholders, rug, footstool cover, place mats, knitting bag, edgings, luncheon set, bathroom set, towel trims.
12909
$10.00
Pot Holders, Book No. 222, copyright 1945, The Spool Cotton Co., 15 pages. back cover has edge chip, o/w great.
12939
$12.00
Potholder Rack, Vintage hand painted wood rack in the shape of a teapot. 4 hooks for potholders and hotpads. Red and green. Good condition.
12866
$8.00
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Pattern copy for Tiger & Horse Potholders
Vintage Pattern Design 762 for making a tiger or a horse Hot Pad from ¼ yard of outer fabric and ¼ yard of solid fabric for lining and 3/8 yard of interlining padded material.
12918
$8.00
Star Potholders, Book No. 55, copyright 1947, American Thread Co., 23 pages. Cover worn and w/ tear & edge chipping. Taped spine.
12897
$10.00
Pot Holders, Book No. 196, copyright 1943, The Spool Cotton Co., 15 pages. excellent condition.
12961
$12.00
Lily Pot Holders and Oven Mitts, Book No. 59, circa 1950's, Lily Mills Co., 15 pages. excellent condition.
12938
$14.00

Chalkware potholder plaques
, Dutch Kids, mkd 1971 Miller Studio. Few small paint chips (adds character to the chic) 6.5" tall.
12925
$20.00
Chalkware potholder plaques
, Mr/Mrs PIG. Few tiny paint chips. 3.5" tall, 2" deep.
12923
$14.00
Chalkware potholder plaques
, Tomato & bell pepper, tiny paint chips.
12931
$22.00
Chalkware potholder plaques
, Apple & Pear, tiny chip on apple stem, few small paint chips.
12919-1
$18.00
Chalkware potholder plaques
, Apple and Pear, tiny paint chips
12919-2
$22.00
Chalkware potholder plaques
, Peppers, red & yellow.
12916
$22.00
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Whiting & Davis purseVintage mesh, off white with gold chain handle and handle for spring closure. Off white interior with minimal soil. Inside pocket corners are loose from purse lining fabric. Very good condition.14820
$35.00
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Figural Tape Measure
& Figural Pin Cusion
Metal iron with wooden handle. Red felt pin cushion, tape measure pulls out of the back of the iron. 3-1/8" wide and 3-1/4" tall. Excellent condition.11268
$25.00
Wall Pocketunknown maker - ivy design. Small hairline crack at upper right by opening. 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches. Unmarked, but looks like a California pottery. This pretty wall pocket has a pretty 'ivy' design & is shaped like an iron! Hairline crack at the upper right. Very nostalgic for the laundry room.11093
$15.00
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Janome Sewing Machine accessoryJanome Alphabet Stitch
mint in box with hard case containing the machine attachment and letter discs. Perfect for professional monogramming. Hard to find for your Janome machine! Mint condition, original price $49.95
12287
$25.00



laundry recipes for stain removal, whitening & tips...
~ Treat stains promptly. Fresh stains are easier to remove than old ones. ~ Take non-washables to the dry cleaner ASAP.
~ When treating, place stained area face down on a clean paper towel or white cloth. Apply stain remover to the underside of the stain, forcing stain off the fabric surface instead of through it. ~ Pre-treat stains with Shout or Spray 'n Wash. I prefer using Palmolve dishwashing detergent (more pH neutral) on stains. Dab a drop on a stain and brush into fibers with a soft toothbrush.
~ Greasy stains, such as oil and butter, need to be covered with an absorbent, such as salt or cornstarch, then followed with a combination solvent like Shout or Spray 'n Wash. ~ Launder your washable fabrics in the hottest water they can bear, but always soak vintage textiles in cool water first.
~ NEVER soak or wash vintage textiles in a washer. Use your bathtub or a large rubbermaid storage container. ~ Always try and test stain removers on a hidden or less noticable part of the item for color fastness on dyed or printed fabrics. To test, apply product and let stand 2-5 minutes, then rinse. If color changes, do not use product.
~ NEVER dry any vintage fabrics in the dryer. In the summertime, lay fabrics on grass to sun-bleach. Clothesline drying in the sun will also whiten whites. Always layer a diaper on the clothesline to prevent new stains and double large fabrics such as tablecloths over the line instead of hanging from corners. ~ Use care when lifting wet linens. The weight may case unnecessary stress on the textile fibers. When soaking a delicate piece, line the container (usually my bathtub) with a layer of clean cheesecloth and use this cloth as a means of lifting the other.
~ Do not starch any fabric prior to storage as it will yellow fabric. ~ Do not fold any fabric prior to storage as it the fold marks will weaken fabric. Roll fabric and store in non-acid paper or plastic.
~ Want to store something you cherish? Roll fabric and place in a large glass container and seal. ~ Chlorine bleach weakens and destroys textile fibers. Chlorine bleach should ONLY be used, highly dilluted, in extreme circumstances when all other methods have failed to yeild the desired results.
~ ALWAYS rinse fabrics until the rinse water is clear enough that you would drink it. Residual detergent will yellow fabrics. ~ Resist the temptation to soak too many items at once. Add only an amount of textiles so that there is plenty of circulation in the container - Less is better and will yield better results!
~ Have patience; it takes a little extra time and effort to remove some stains. Remember, some stains cannot be removed. ~ The tips and recipes above have always worked well for me. For more tips, click here to visit the Linen Lady at http://thelinenlady.com/index.html
Recipe #1 for non-vintage whites only
In your rust free washer or bath tub add the following
1/2 to 1 cup bleach, 1 cup lemon Cascade, 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup sea salt. Add cool water if you have a red wine stain, otherwise add hot water, agitate or stir with long wooden or plastic spoon and stop.
Add whites, agitate and stop again.
Let soak for 24 to 72 hours then wash as normal.
For smaller batches, use the recipe above and
decrease amounts to 1 to 2 tablespoons.
For vintage whites, use recipe above and omit the bleach.
For vintage lace and very delicate items, soak in 2 cups sea salt & 1 cup vinegar to 3 gallons cool water. Soak and rinse until water is clear.
Repeat the recipe above if any staining remains,
but this usually does the trick for me.

Recipe #2 for vintage and non-vintage whites
To remove persistent stains from white clothing or linens, mix one part dishwashing soap and one part white distilled vinegar in a small cup. Dab or dot this mixture on the stain and let it sit overnight. The stain usually fades completely by morning, but if it hasn’t, rub more of the mixture on the spot and let it soak in again before washing in cold water.
Recipe for colors (non colorfast)
In your rust free washer or bath tub add the following:
1 cup vinegar, 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup sea salt, 1 scoop Oxi Clean, 1 scoop Clorox Oxygen Action (new product) and 1/4 cup lemon Cascade. Add hottest water possible recommended by product label. (usually warm or cold) agitate or stir with long wooden or plastic spoon and stop.
Add colors, agitate and stop again.
Let soak for 24 to 72 hours then wash as normal.
For smaller batches, use the recipe above and
decrease amounts to 1 to 2 tablespoons.
Repeat the recipe above if any staining remains,
but this usually does the trick for me.

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