Lemons and Larkspur: vintage sheets in the mix

I have shared my love of vintage sheets over the years time and time again. I just can't resist picking them up when I am out thrifting. They are one of the things I never purge and one of the few things left that I will buy even if I don't have a use for it at the moment.

With my recent reduction and re-organization of my craft studio I decided that I needed to add a little more pattern to the room. What better way than with vintage sheets...

Since this is a working space dedicated just to crafting (I know lucky me), there was no need for throw pillows or a cute little lap quilt, so just how was I going to incorporate the vintage sheets into the mix?

My first thought was to make a new curtain for the window but then I remembered that my sister in law gifted me with the most gorgeous cabbage rose floral that would be perfect for that.

After a little thinking and some handiwork from my hubby, I believe I came up with the perfect way to display their vintage goodness. Now it is just a matter of getting it from my brain to it's destination so that I can share it with you.

In the meantime, I still have to throw a few things in my suitcase for my visit with my sis in the Lone Star State. I am hoping to post from there but sometimes we get to talking and eating and well, you know how that goes.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

xo, Patty

11 comments

Jen KershnerNovember 6, 2013 at 9:18 AM
How fun! Such fun colors and patterns. Can't wait to see what you do with them. Have a lovely visit with your sister!
camp and cottage livingNovember 6, 2013 at 9:50 AM
I love vintage sheets too.
I bet when you and your Sis put your heads together, you'll come up with all sorts of ideas for these lovelies!
NanaDianaNovember 6, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Love those vintage sheets! I hope you and your sister have a ball together- forget blogging and just enjoy those moments-we'll all be waiting when you get back- xo Diana
LorrieNovember 6, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Such pretty sheets. Have a wonderful visit with your sister.
KerinNovember 6, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Love your collection.
Looking forward to seeing the creative way that you are going to display them all.

I wish that they still made sheets the way that they used to. They had a great feel about them..... almost starched like, but still soft :)
poppilinnstudiosNovember 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM
What a pretty collection. I feel that way about material and specialty papers! :) Just can't resist, so I buy for later creative ideas.
Angela @ Cottage MagpieNovember 7, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Oooh, those vintage sheets are so pretty! I can't wait to see what you do with them. Fun! ~Angela~
UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM
I absolutely love vintage sheets! What beautiful photos!
Brenda PruittNovember 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Have fun visiting! Love your vintage sheets.
Brenda
TerriNovember 9, 2013 at 6:37 AM
My mother always used white sheets with flowered pillowcases. Your picture brought back memories of those pillowcases. Have a wonderful visit in Texas!
CindyNovember 10, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Your vintage sheets are really pretty. I love the colours of them, I never see those designs when I look for sheets at the thrift stores.