Antique, Vintage Society Silk Embroidery—Painting with a Needle and Thread (1/14/13)
More than a century ago, women created amazing works of art with a needle and silk thread. Known as society … More >>

Grain & Feed Sacks Begin as Utilitarian Tools but Soon Become Basis for Fashion (11/5/12)
It’s not unusual for a customer to walk up to my display of European grain sacks and exclaim, “My grandmother … More >>

1940s & ’50s State Souvenir Linens Make Great Collectibles Today (7/23/12)
Summer’s here, the kids are out of school and it’s time to pack up the car and hit the road! … More >>

Barkcloth: The Quintessential Mid-Century Modern Fabric (12/21/09)
For many of us, it doesn’t seem that long ago that we couldn’t wait to get rid of those heavy … More >>

All Knotted Up – Tatting Laces All Sorts of Antique Linens (12/15/09)
Tatting is a unique type of knotted lace that was popular from the 19th century through the middle of the … More >>

Marghab Linens—The Finest Embroidery Ever Made (4/23/09)
Imagine a tablecloth of the finest Irish linen, embroidered with the best French embroidery floss in a design of exquisite … More >>

Bold, Vibrant Vintage Wilendur Tablecloths and Kitchen Linens (3/26/09)
Some of the most popular items in collectible linens today are the brightly colored printed tablecloths of the 1930s-1960s. These … More >>

Whimsical Tammis Keefe Handkerchiefs (1/26/09)
By Lynda Kolski WorthPoint Worthologist If you’re a collector of handkerchiefs, scarves or printed kitchen textiles, then you’ve probably come across some … More >>

The Exquisite Needlework of Appenzell Embroidery (1/5/09)
Some of the finest white-on-white hand embroidery comes from a small town at the foot of the Alps in northeast … More >>

Caring for Vintage Linens and Textiles – Part Two (12/26/08)
The Stains are Out – Now What Do I Do? Now that they’ve been washed, the linens are clean and ready … More >>