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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Bluework

 I'm still in the process of washing and taking photos of my linens.  

I know some of you love redwork.  Well, I love bluework.
 Here are some of my blue embroidered tablecloths. 
Some are vintage, but the last one is newer.

I love the little flower bouquets in each corner.


Isn't she a cute little Dutch girl? 
The art nouveau tulip design would look right at home in a craftsman bungalow.
(No, I don't have one of those.)


I love the blue daisy design that fills the center as well as the edges on this one. 


Polkadots are always perfect. 
This one is bigger and it was impossible to get a pic of the entire thing.


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25 comments:

  1. Musings from Kim K.August 11, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Simply gorgeous. I'm always in love with your linens.

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeAugust 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love them no matter what color. Those were great pieces!

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I do LOVE redwork Gayle but close seconds are bluework and blackwork. I simply love hand embroidery...your pieces are exquisite!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  4. Naturally CarolAugust 11, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Gayle..I think I love bluework more than redwork..it is so mellow and pretty!

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  5. Sherri B.August 11, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I also like the blue and you have some nice examples there. The Dutch girl is sweet and the blue daisy one looks very familiar, I think that my grandmother had the same. All of them are so pretty, thanks for giving us a peek.

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  6. Joanne KennedyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I have a red, black and white kitchen but I must say I adore the blue!

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  7. EmilyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    So pretty. How do you store your linens? I have a lot too and they're just stuck in a box in an extra room. Many are the wrong size for my table and I never use them because they're hard to get to too. :(

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  8. donnaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Your blue work is beautiful.
    Hugs
    donna

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  9. BirdieAugust 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    How do you keep them looking so clean. I have bought a few vintage pieces and two un-named children always seem to stain them.

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  10. A Kitchen WitchAugust 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    So cute! (and I love the blue best) How do you wash and care for your linens. I have some vintage ones with brown spots that I don't know what to do with : (

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  11. EmilyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I know, I like to use my stuff too, but it's hard when it's stored in awkward places.

    We went to Ju Ju, Bella Patina, Liberty Belle and, my new fave, Urban Mining. It is on Walnut, east of Main a bit. Cramed with cool stuff. I'd have filled my car with goodies but, alas!, I am but a housewife :( (no salary :)

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  12. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Oh I love them all. I like any kind of one-color embroidery. Right now I am working on some pillowcases to go with my blue/white seaside quilt - I am embroidering lighthouses - all in blue - I'll do four pillowcases so I have enough for all the pillows when I use the seaside quilt on the bed.

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  13. camp and cottage livingAugust 11, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I always love to drop by and see your linens. You sure have a large collection of them!

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  14. LorrieAugust 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Blue and white linens are my favorite. What beauties you have.

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  15. Michele SmithAugust 12, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I love redwork but these are beautiful. Love your linens!

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  16. Johanna GehrleinAugust 12, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Hello,
    beautiful linnens. And a lot of work, too. But it is worth that, because such linnens lasting for decades. Thank you for sharing those inspirations.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  17. Little PenpenAugust 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love, love, love the blue work! I have done redwork plenty of times, but never bluework. Beautiful!!

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  18. Happy@HomeAugust 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I'm with you on loving the bluework. You have a beautiful collection. Love them all, but polka dots with a scalloped edge ... be still my heart.

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  19. My Farmhouse KitchenAugust 12, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    just darling..i love them too

    kary and teddy
    xx

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  20. PondsideAugust 13, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Such a pretty collection of linens. I don't really know bluework, but I love it!

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  21. polkadotpeticoatAugust 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love red work also, oh your blue work is so lovely right along with those darling kitchen towels in your previous post!

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  22. BeccaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I'm not really a red person. I love the blues too!

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  23. Yesteryear EmbroideriesAugust 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    How beautiful! I love blue and white............as well as blue and white china. So pretty! blessings,Kathleen

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  24. MomWaldsPlaceAugust 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I love "bluework" too! You have a lovely collection.

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  25. sharonssunlitmemoriesAugust 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I'm catching up on my blog reading and I just loved your bluework. I agree with you that it is so much nicer than the red. These are really lovely examples!

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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