Monday, July 11, 2011

Embroidered Tea Napkins

I found some sweet little napkins last weekend 
and knew they would be perfect for tea parties with my friends.


I love the delicate embroidery work on these little beauties.
The crocheted and cross stitched hems add a nice finishing touch. 

I wonder about the people who made them, and how they came to be in the store.
I wish the original makers knew how delighted I was to find them!

36 comments:

  1. They are so beautiful! I love finding things like this x

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  2. Hi Gayle! Oh I love your little napkins...look at the love and attention that went into making these. I used to have some similar but they are with my children now and I hope they appreciate all that went into making them by their Great Grandmother. Thanks for sharing these with us and have a wonderful day!
    Maura :)

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  3. I love vintage napkins - the detail of the embroidery is so lovely.

    xo
    Claudia

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  4. I would have been thrilled to come upon those too. They are beatiful. I can just see some little old ladies sitting in their arm chair of an evening stitching away.

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  5. Those are beautiful! I love your aprons too!

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  6. They are so pretty. I think whoever made them would be pleased to know that you are going to be enjoying them now.

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  7. Very pretty. I can't imagine the time that went into making these beautiful napkins. How nice you can appreciate and love them so dearly.

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  8. Dainty tea napkins are one of life's little luxuries. They elevate a cup of tea and a cookie, don't they? I love yours and I can imagine that you'll have a lot of enjoyment from them.

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  9. Both sets are really pretty, great finds:@)

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  10. The napkins AND aprons are adorable.
    It is hard to pass up an apron.

    Wher did you find your napkins?

    Melinda

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  11. They are lovely. I, too, consider handmade items a labor of love.
    My grandma taught me how to embroider. She started me with a dresser scarf. It was pretty bad, if I remember right.
    I think I'm a little better now!
    Have a blessed day-Kimberly

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  12. Really a treasure, love them. I also have some vintage French napkins but they all have yellow spots, do you know how to wash them?

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  13. What a treasure! They are adorable.

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  14. Whenever I find beautiful things like he tea napkins in thrift stores I have to wonder why anyone would want to get rid of them. I am glad to give them a new home and love them again.

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  15. Your embellished napkins are lovely. I'm sure you'll enjoy using them and so will your friends. I know what you mean about wanting to know the history of our found treasures. Vintage linens are so beautiful and the handiwork amazes me.
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  16. Oh so pretty!!! I bought a vintage tablecloth the other day that has very similar little flowers like the cross-stitch napkins - I must take a picture of it for my blog.

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  17. I loved your little napkins. I feel lucky to have some similar ones that my mother made for her "hope chest."
    They are so special at a tea party!

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  18. Those are so very pretty! I'm glad you found them and will treasure them.

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  19. Those are precious! I often wonder about the lives behind the treasure I find too..sometimes I will even kind of make up a story. I'm sure your 'new' napkins will have very happy stories to tell.

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  20. They're positively pristine. Makes me wonder if anyone ever even used them! Score!!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  21. I think about things like that, too. "How did this tablecloth get here?" "Who would get rid of something so darling?" and that sort of thing. : )

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  22. Beautiful napkins!
    Someone years ago made those with love and care, its so special finding these vintage linens isnt it?
    Am having a giveaway on mine, do pop over!
    Gill xx

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  23. I love little hand stitched things like this.
    Cathy

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  24. What a delightful find you made.
    I wonder how many tea parties they've been to?
    What stories they could tell, they have been well looked after that's for sure.
    Maggie

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  25. These are the sweetest napkins! They look to be in terrific condition. They'll make such a lovely addition to any tea time gathering!

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  26. Stunning napkins and a lovely blog... I shall be back.

    Have a good evening.

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  27. I'm in love with your napkins, they are simply gorgeous, delicate, beautiful colors. Are you really going to let your friends use them? Could we just hold them up and say 'look at these beauties, I'm sorry no you may not touch them but you may look.' I'm awful but really, they're too beautiful to use!!!

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  28. The napkins are beautiful, Gayle. That's a weakness for many, I guess.

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  29. Hi Gayle, thanks for stopping by my blog! You have a nice blog and I will sign up to be your newest follower.

    I love the pretty little napkins you found. They will help make your tea parties special. I love to find special things like your napkins when I'm looking around at the flea markets. I think they are meant to be enjoyed and used.

    Have a nice evening. ~Cheryl

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  30. So Strange...I just bought the very same napkins at the flea market (same as the ones on the right) Must have been a common pattern. I plan to have another giveaway with these in the near future!

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  31. Hi Gayle..they are delightful! I love your aprons too from the other day. My favourite jelly belly is the coconut together with the pineapple..and then black, I always adore black jelly beans. The only one I detest is the dark green one..I don't know what flavour it is..it's just detestable. Fortunately there were only three of those! What are your favourites?

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  32. They look like the napkins my grandmother purchased at a women's craft fair at her church many, many years ago. I just love the precious things women put such care and time into making. You found a real treasure!

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  33. I love the embroidered tea napkins. I've been restoring an embroidered table cloth that my mother made years ago.

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  34. Oh my gosh I just love your napkins what a wonderful find.
    Hugs
    donna

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  35. They are so sweet! You need to put some pretty petit fours on them right now!

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies