Yet more yummy Vintage finds, this time vintage blankets.
Vintage Blankets
My travels this week unearthed some of the most gorgeous Welsh Tapestry Wool blankets and a rare green and black 4 Point Witney Early’s Wool Blanket – which were traditionally traded with the Hudson Bay Company.
My family think I am a bit potty. They cannot understand how I can get giddy over such things as textiles, but I can’t help myself…. All I know is that I am a very happy bunny in my slightly puddled textile bubble.
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| 4 Point Witney Early’s Wool Blanket |
So Thrilled!
These two beauties were waiting to be discovered.
I can’t remember the last time I saw such a stunning collection of vintage blankets.
After careful consideration and a quick check inside the purse, this purple one came home with me.
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| Welsh Tapestry Wool blankets |
Hello from Canada – where we're expecting a massive snow storm tomorrow – just days after the official first day of Spring. My mother always said; "Don't complain about the weather, without it, 98% of people couldn't start a conversation!"
I'd like to know a bit about 'your travels' – is this a hobby of yours? – traveling about, digging into antique stores, etc. to find blankets? As a child I remember 100% wool blankets, bound in satin – sold through a local retailer, but those days are long gone. It is rare to find such a blanket these days, and rarer still that one could afford its price.
Thank you for the post 🙂
…..I have a slight addiction – I can't stop hunting in charity/thrift//junk/vintage shops. My eye is drawn to anything that has a story to tell, has been well used or has a nostalgic colour from my youth…. I was born in the late 60's so anything 1970's or earlier (like the sort of things my Grandparents used to have) usually comes home with me. I have fond memories of the many heavy wool blankets on my own bed and the stripes or satin edges they had….Very comforting. Nowadays I use these finds in my textile and mixed media work. The collection of textiles I inherited from Arnold last year, are a constant joy. I have only scratched the surface of what potential they hold. My aim is to reorganise my sewing room so I have easy access to them for inspiration….. watch this space ! Thank you again for reading my blog 🙂