Antique Textiles ~ Fabrics ~ Lace ~ Trims

Early needlework was an artistry & talent. Young girls were trained and schooled at an early age in needlework technique and design.  The very task of creating fabric began with the production of ones own raw materials.  Sheep were raised among other things, for their wool; flax was grown for linen, cotton was grown and spun for garments and such, and plants were cultivated and gathered for their dyes.  Thread was spun on a spinning wheel & designs were created with an eye for pattern on looms and with a needle.  

From the intricate tatting of early lace to a patchwork quilt, from a school girl sampler to a hand made garment, from rag rugs to homespun towels & damask textiles, there was a vast display of pride in craftsmanship.  

Textiles and cloth was high on the list of most treasured possessions in the 19th century.

Sewing tools, early fabric and anything textile related, have become a popular collectible & treasures to the ones who own them.