I just got a great box of old fabric, it’s very old- 1900-1910 but most of it is unused. The pieces are cut in pattern shapes so I’m guessing it originally came from a tailor’s or dressmaker’s estate. My estate has a lot of birds in it. Anyway, it found it’s way to me and I love the little prints, especially the black and whites. The one on the lower right makes me think of Lena Corwin’s blog ( as always,you can click the image for a better view).
And something else: little bird couples all dressed up and waiting to have their official portrait taken.
What a beautiful treasure!! I love old textiles and reusing them for modern purposes. I have a whole bin of old dresses and linens that aren’t in the best condition, but are perfect for using bits and pieces of.
my estate has lots of polyfill in it.
Oh my gosh. What a WONDERFUL find. Oh, lucky you!!!!!!!!!
Wow, those fabrics are lovely!! How fun.
Gosh!! I love your fabric collection!! They are gorgeous and can’t wait to see the fabric to be a bird!!
I absolutely love your blog. I would have died for these little snippets of fabric.
Thanks for sharing.