I pulled out 4 very nice pieces and asked the price... "$4.00 for the box. I just want to get rid of them", she said!
Sold!
I didn't even look at most of the items in the box, I just took it home and was so surprised at what I found! I knew most were stained but was even more surprised at the hand work some woman put into these very beautiful pieces. It looked very European as I don't know anyone who can do such intricate work.
Then I found the words on one piece, "Irish Manufacture" I could see and feel how different the fabric was from American linen and it had a sheen to it.
Look at the work of this pink one, the stitches do not show on the reverse side. "She" put the needle through each teeny thread, without showing on the back. "Who does that"?
I am now on a mission to clean these pieces. I did put them into a water soak as soon as I got home and left them for the night. Today I changed the water and added Oxy Clean and will go back for a look later.
Does anyone out there in "Blogland" know of a way to clean these beautiful pieces?
What will I do with them? Not sure but there are two that would look really nice on a few of my tables.
Please leave me a comment or an e'mail, as I'm now desperate to rid them of the stains. Thanks to all who can help!
Have a wonderful week!
(((huggs)))
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Make it Pretty Monday
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Create and share
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13 comments:
Those are beautiful. Try looking at this link for cleaning:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5575860_stains-out-vintage-linens.html
What will you do with them once they are clean?
What a find!! Some looks like rust??? But how?? My Mom would be able to tell you - think you're on the right track with oxy clean. If it's white- bleach?
I just know someone will have the answer for you. Failing that, good old google will have lots of advice. You've made a wonderful find - such lovely workmanship.
Sandy-
These are so lovely. I agree you don't see workmanship like this anymore.
I just read an article this weekend for things like this... I think lemon juice might help with the rust stains. ...and Sun drying.
I'll try to find the link and come back and post it for you.
You got a good deal on them for sure. I also saw someone piece together a bunch of these randomly and make a beautiful curtain. Patchwork lace curtains. ...wispy! and beautiful.
Pat
Hi again - I tried to email, but the address on your 'about me' page wouldn't work and I received a 'delivery failure' notification. Here's what I wrote:
Here is some info I picked up from reading another blog, and I thought it might be helpful. There's a product called Vintage Textile Soak and Vee linked to an article on washing old linens here.
I hope this helps, from one blogger to another, to another! Good luck!
I don't know what to do with the "rust marks". I've tried bleach and it just doesn't work. Sorry I couldn't help. I like what you found, though. Would love to have you link to What to do Weekends party. Take care, Linda
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What a beautiful box of GOODIES !!! YOU hit the jackpot my friend.. I LOVE It and was doing the happy dance for you . Love your blog. I am your newest follower............. HUGS and have a beautiful and blessed week
You might try hydrogen peroxide. It gets out many stains. As does lemon juice. I'd try it on just a small area first, just in case it doesn't react well with the fabric.
The work that went into those pieces is amazing! You've reminded me that I have some similar items of my mom's that I need to sort through and frame. Thanks for the reminder. I hope you are able to get the stains out! Please update us!
You could try using peroxide on the spots or vinegar and laying them out in the sun. Even stained they would make great items for use in making book pages and such. You are a very lucky girl! I would love to find a box of linens like this!
I love a find like that for such a great price. It's fun to take it home and discover what you got. These are really sweet. Good luck with the stains. I wish I had some advice but I don't have a clue of how to get rid of them.
Liz @ Quirky Vistas
I might have answers for you. First do not use bleach..it will set the rust stains. You can soak the items in Oxyclean or Biz - soaking for 12 - 24 hours..both have been known to do a great job. If none of these work (for me) I do Ice Dyeing. It puts wonderful color and gives new life to the linens. Just google ice dyeing or go to Dharma Trading Company and look at their tutorials (this is not a paid endorsement). You will love the look you get!! Good Luck!!
Beautiful linens...try searching pinterest...thought I saw something about hydrogen peroxide for stains. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your great garage sale score!!! Hope you'll stop by often!!
Smiles!!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
The linens are precious. $4 for the box, now that was a steal! We use to always soak away any baby formula stains with BIZ. It worked wonders. Not sure if it would work here, but worth a try. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous find with Share your Cup.
hugs,
Jann
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