magpie

Dear Annie,

 {reversible apron- charity shop find}

{project bag -charity shop find}

 

{Durham quilt- auction find}

I am an absolute magpie when it comes to vintage textiles. In any charity shop, auction rooms, carboot sale or jumble sale, it is always the textiles that draw my eye. I cannot resist a pretty print, and nothing makes my heart beat faster than spotting a paisley eiderdown or a patchwork quilt.

These are a few of my more recent acquisitions. One of the things that I love most about them is that they are useful as well as beautiful. Although I have to confess that I am not often found to be wearing a half apron, even one as charming as this. I initially bought it with a view to re-using the fabric but it is so beautifully made (reversible with contrast pockets on both sides) that I may have to take to serving afternoon tea just in order to give it an airing!

Love from,

Laura