|
ATTENTION-ATTENTION-ATTENTION
I will be away from November 22 through the 7th of December. My husband will be manning the helm in regards to shipping. If there is a mistake, please forgive, we will make it right. I will answer emails remote as soon as I have the opportunity. If there are any questions/problems, we will do the best we can to take care of you. If something should arise that can't be fixed until I get back, please allow me the extra time. Thank you in advance!
PLEASE NOTE: I list my items as 'PRIVATE'. Why? I have never felt it should be public knowledge who has purchased what and for how much, and whatever item someone is bidding on, is their business only! EUROPE has had this feature built right in to their eBay for years and is a law. THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU, THE EBAY COMMUNITY, as well as myself. If you have any questions, please NEVER hesitate to email me. I base my business on HONESTY. Many scriptures speak of HONESTY, and a man is only...as good as his word.
Antique
Authentic - Homespun
Linen Sheet/Fabric/Yardage
-Quilting - Pillow Panels - Craft Projects
Potpourri Sachet Pouches
Painting Canvas - Rustic Curtains - Upholstery
Bolster Pillow - Laundry Bag - Tote Bag
from the Farmlands of Germany
      
Fantastic piece 25 1/4" x 320" (over 8 3/4 yards), UNUSED, would not only make perfect RUSTIC old fashioned COUNTRY sheets (sew two pieces together), you can also use this fabric for a wide variety of projects from window treatments and small upholstery jobs, to pillow tops, bolster pillows, laundry bags, tote/beach bags, nearly manditory eco-friendly GROCERY BAGS, painting canvas and the ideas are limitless. Nice texture, not coarse/scratchy, medium to heavy weight, NOT VINTAGE, 100% antique, AUTHENTIC, not a REPRODUCTION made with old machines. Wonderful piece of fabric. Does have surface storage remains which will remove with laundering, the color is an light tanish-oatmeal, no holes/thins, HOMESPUN, and I find only one stain (see picture), which I am near certain will remove with a little patience. PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT have an endless supply of RARE pieces, does anyone have an endless supply of RARE pieces? German linen and cottons are exceptional and there is no domestic fabric that can compare to the quality of antique and vintage European textiles. This is an OUTSTANDING piece. And for those of you who are not seamstresses or like to sew yet love the look and feel for the old and country, how about filling an antique cupboard with linen and cotton remnants?:-) Linen cupboard is not included with the fabric purchase (only for display)!
DEFINITIONS and INFORMATION
ANTIQUE: decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago. I will be using anything prior to 1930.
VINTAGE: of old; dating from the past: OLD, OUTMODED, OLD-FASHIONED. I will be using 1940 – late 70’s.
ESTATE SALES: household sales, moving sales, rummage sales, etc., all sales coming from an estate.
EUROPEAN means exactly that, “European” and does not by any means limit the items from Germany only. Folks have moved from one Country to another much as we move from one State to another. Exquisite Irish lace is sent as a gift to Norway from a friend, a piece of Belgian lace is now in Germany, or a piece of Italian lace is now in Austria, just as an East Lake piece is now on the other end of the USA.
FABRICS:
antique French linen and cottons, as well as European German linen and cottons are simply exceptional. Offered remnants (patchwork pieces) or unused yardage are from the material/fabrics that were used when making the European Euro Sham and Floral Duvet Covers. These fabrics have been stored in old linen closets, hope chests, trousseaus, etc., from the Country farmlands to the Urban areas in all of Germany, including surrounding Countries not limited only to France, Belgium and Italy. There is no domestic fabric that can compare to the quality of antique and vintage European textiles from the primitive rustic hemp linen grain sacks, to the most striking double damask Egyptian cottons. The florals are perfect for any Chic, Shabby, English garden, romantic cottage or French country decor, and the linen hemp rolls are yet useful for utilitarian purposes (barn, laundry bag) or remake into bolster pillows, rugs, or anything altered artistic that you can come up with.
There are incredible antique lace patterns that are traceable to the Country of origin, as well as distinctive linens and textiles. Only if I am certain will I state where a piece is made, otherwise I describe as ‘European’ or where the item was purchased.
There are many sellers that are reputable and honest, and equally as many selling ‘words’ and ‘fluff’. Please be careful.
'Why' many antique and vintage linen pieces are mint, near mint, perfect, never used, etc. As most of the vintage floral country cotton and flax linen fabrics (mangle cloths, grain sacks, towels, homespuns) are coming from the farmlands of Germany (hence Farmer’s linen), I will explain. There are many little towns/villages/farming communities in Germany and items have sometimes been stored for 100 years or more, tucked away in trousseaus/hope chests/linen cupboards, etc., or to use for ‘someday’, or pass on. As families passed on and the heirlooms were not wanted by the next generation, the household linens (Linen sheets, Euro shams, hand embroidered tablecloths, nightdresses, lace hankies etc.) are made available for sale in one form or another. Whew, I hope that answers a lot of questions.:-)
Shipping within the US $FREE, delivery confirmation included. Customers never pay full price for shipping!
Purchase of more than one item..
PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE FROM ME WITH ADJUSTED SHIPPING BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT!
Items are placed in plastic baggies and shipped in manila envelopes. If you would like something different, please let me know and the shipping will be adjusted accordingly.
“INTERNATIONAL BUYERS”
~Custom Import duties, taxes and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. IF these charges do occur, they are not additional charges from me but your country, and are the buyer’s responsibility.
~Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. The price you pay, is the total value that will be indicated on the customs declaration.
Please contact me within 3 days of auction end. Payment due in 7 days.
If there is a problem making payment, please email me.
TERMS: I will not refund for items not laundered properly, but will gladly refund if I have grossly misrepresented the item. To the wonderful customers who know me, know that I am honest and always forthright with my listings. I will always try to tell you when there is something wrong and if there are spots. However, I may miss a tiny spot or two or a broken thread, please forgive me, as it is not intentional, and DOES NOT constitute a refund, these items are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE (which means used but not used up) unless stated otherwise.
FEEDBACK: I will leave feedback for you once you have left feedback for me. Please contact me if you have any problems, as Feedback is not a place to vent your frustrations. Although I pride myself on my work ethic and honesty, I am still human and mistakes can happen.
FYI: Before bidding, whether domestic or international, always note your shipping charges as what may appear to be a good deal, may not be as good as you may think!
† THANK YOU AND MAY THE LORD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
"Happy moments, praise God, Difficult moments, seek God,
Quiet moments, worship God, Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God!"
©All information, text, pictures, etc. is fully protected under copyright law. PLEASE DO NOT USE or COPY any of this information without my written permission.
|
Back to home page
) 
Heritagestuff
Print
Report item
and your 