Monday, July 26, 2010

Vintage Pillow Cases and a Special Gift

Today is Blue Monday! Thank you to Ms Sally at Smiling Sally's Blog for hosting Blue Monday!

I love vintage pillow cases! One of my favorite Etsy stores , Sage Patch (click here to visit her Etsy Store!) (and here to visit her blog!)has the prettiest vintage pillow cases and vintage finds! She even lets me know before she lists them in her store when she gets one in that she knows I would like!


I was so thrilled to receive these beautiful vintage pillow cases in the mail this week! They are a soft pink with embroidered pink and blue flowers!



But, she sent me a special thank you gift. It touched me so much that she would send this to me! It's a oil painting on canvas........ painted by her mother! I have it hanging on a wreath in one of my guest bedrooms!


What truly wonderful friendship and ladies I have met through blogging and Etsy!
Happy Blue Monday!!

21 comments:

  1. Such beautiful handiwork...what treasures! Love the cute card too. :D

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  2. You are so lucky to have a friend who gave you that pillow case, it is so pretty. Mine is up and its here http://www.mjoannafaith.com/2010/07/blue-monday-4-one-day-with-faith.html thanks

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  3. Those pillow cases are sure to bring you happy dreams, Ann.

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  4. Oh, that embroidery is so pretty. The blue flowers are tiny but precise. Such beautiful pillow cases. And the painting is very lovely too.

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  5. They are totally wonderful. I, too, love vintage embroidery but have not begun to collect it....yet. It could definitely happen at some point in the future!

    Becky K.

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  6. A real true friend is a rare treasure. I do believe you have found one in this lady. I love all linens and these are very pretty.

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  7. Ahhhh, takes me back to my grandmothers and my mothers linens. I even embroidered some pillowcases for myself when first hitched!

    God bless and have a fantastic week sweetie!!!

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  8. Anne, that is so sweet. I love the painting and the pillowcases.

    I dropped by last night for a visit, but your post wasn't up. Glad I got to see this.

    Happy Blue Monday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. Such treasures! I love that little birdie!

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  10. Annie, those pillow cases are lovely and just the thing for Blue Monday. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  11. OMGosh,,,I still have some pillow cases my Gran made before I was born,,,some 50 yrs ago...Thye ate still beautiful..I love embroidery but am toooo busy drawing now to take time and design anything for embroidery of late.. Its been years in fact. Sure Love your pieces and thanks for the meories they brought back for me Sweetie..
    Blessings and hugs Dena

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  12. Oh, those are such beautiful pillow cases - the embroidery is gorgeous! What a sweet friend to gift you with these lovelies!
    This made our third time to take the Alaskan cruise too! It's just a wonderful trip!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Those pillowcases are GORGEOUS!! Also, how sweet of her to send you the oil painting.♥

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  14. this takes a lot of patience, i did some embroidery works before, gorgeous creations u have there

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  15. Hello Anne, your pillow cases are gorgeous. I too love the hand worked vintage pillow cases. The painting of the darling bird is a treasure. I love it on the wreath. The kindness of our blogging friends is the biggest treasure of all.

    Enjoy your treasures.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  16. What lovely pillowcases! And such a beautiful wall hanging. Wonderful gifts from wonderful friends make for delightful memories.

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  17. Arent crafters the best... I am a newbie to blogging and received a gift today and was just in awe.

    My name is Sherry and I am new to the Bloggerette Sorority. I wanted to come by and introduce myself. I am sorry that I missed the rush, but I have only been blogging for a few weeks! Looking forward to joining in on the fun to come with everyone. I would be honored if you would stop by my blog at http://scrappingwithsherry1.blogspot.com/. Hope to see you there.

    Take Care~ Sherry F.

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