Torn, tattered, patched, and darned, vintage fabrics have a story to tell. Representing three decades of collecting, I have lovingly gathered together vintage fabrics and sewing notions from my personal collection to create these one-of-a-kind bundles.

I never throw away a piece of fabric. There are always buttons to cover, appliqué work to ponder, and decorative ways to mend a garment. I love to use expensive textile samples and ribbons to create a special pillow, make a ribbon bookmark to adorn a handmade book, or design piecework for a quilt or hexagon squares.

To create my bundle, I first select a focal fabric and go from there. I add a few pattern samples from high-end designers, choose vintage silk threads and ribbons, and search for an old sewing notion to pull it all together.

Voilà! Beautiful sewing bundles to grace your creative space and encourage your imagination.

Small pieces of bits and bobs have a lot of life left to give. I love the tiny holes, obvious mending places, and the patina of well-worn French linen. You have to see the beauty in the imperfections. If perfect condition is what you want, then these vintage bundles are not for you. However, if you desire to see and feel the maker's hand, you will appreciate these fabrics and trims.

As I turn each item over in my hand, at a country brocante, standing on a narrow, cobble-stoned medieval street in a sweet French village, I think that these textiles represent the cycle of everyday objects.

For me, they capture the simple beauty of everyday life.

This specific bundle is based on a beautiful vintage polished, cotton chintz fabric from one of my favorite designers, Brunschwig & Fils. It is a wonderful floral that is both vintage and modern at the same time. I think it’s the fabulous celedon color that keeps the pattern so fresh. It is in excellent condition and measures a very large 27” x 40”. Perfect for a pair of pillow fronts.

Included is a sweetly embroidered vintage hanky with a delicate hand crocheted corner. The little cabbage rose design meant that it had to go with this collection.

Added are a few quality fabric swatches that I thought would complement the bundle.

A couple vintage ribbons, French darning wool, skeins of crewel yarn, a cone of silk thread, and German sewing needles in their original package finish off the collection.