Restoring Textile Treasures

Do you have a treasured item that shows the wear and tear of time - A linen napkin or embroidered hanky, a precious item or items of clothing passed on from generation to generation? Have you thought of having it made into something new that could be reused or displayed?

Some recent requests:

• Linen napkins and hankies, discovered at auction, were cleaned, mounted and framed for a six-picture display on a dining room wall.

• A holiday stockings made a long time ago was restored to be used again. We even made a new stocking in the same style for a new family member.

• We took apart a sweater, worn and loved by a mother and saved by her children and reused its 'fabric' for several little teddy bear sweaters and a small pillow to be shared among family members.

• We purchased a dozen wool sweaters, shrunk them to felt and made wool quiltS that created a one of a kind gift; are are a great guys quilt.

We are limited only by the concepts and ideas we receive.