a story of note

modflowers: vintage tableclothWhen I buy stuff on Ebay, I usually look for a bargain.

Something cheap and cheerful, that I can imagine enhancing one of my makes.

But at some point I realise that I seem to have stopped considering the origins of the fabrics I buy.

By this I mean that although I always buy vintage fabrics, I haven’t thought much recently about their journey before they reach me.

I used to think about this a great deal. It’s one of the things I’ve always loved about buying vintage: the fact that objects have a timeline, a life story, an existence that transcends their temporary owners’ lives.

My most recent Ebay purchase, a vintage tablecloth, came with some added extras…

modflowers: vintage tablecloth and buttonsBut more than those, more than buttons and tape, it came with a note.

A reminder that vintage fabrics have stories to tell, if we could only hear them…

tablecloth noteI feel… almost guilty at the thought of cutting this tablecloth. Because it has been loved. Treasured.

Although, obviously, the owner has chosen to let it go.

Even so, I might let it sit awhile in my stash.

Just to give it a little more time to whisper it’s story to me. ♥

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One thought on “a story of note

  1. that is wonderful – this is the thing that I love about vintage too. Recently bought an old hand embroidered picture that had been framed and there was a lovely message written on the back from a husband to his wife, celebrating their wedding anniversary. I love the fact that these old things continue to be cherished and useful 🙂

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