I did find a vintage Christmas Tablecloth this year. I washed it and hung it outside to dry. I ironed it and put it away for future Holidays. Do you want to know the price? $6.00 Lucky Me!

A Pretty Table

I just love this vintage tablecloth and enamelware dish....don't you?  Today is Easter, and I hope that this post finds all my readers doing well.  Yesterday, Hubby and I made a 12 hour drive and today finds us tired and needing rest. We are having a quiet today around the farm. Takin' it easy.....

Vintage Tablecloth Love

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I have this serious problem with vintage fabric, and tablecloths is the worst one of all. Seriously girlfriends, I am totally in love with great mid-century screen printed, and made in the USA tablecloths. This week I found several at the local thrift store. I stopped by on Thursday, early afternoon, just as they were putting out the new stuff. The hunt is on...and checking out the carts and racks before the stuff is put out is where the great stuff is...before anyone else has had a chance!  So, OK, there is this cart with fabric wrapped around 2 long cardboard rolls, hum, what is this? I pick one up and unroll it a little.........hum, looks like vintage fabric, it is hemmed, strange enough...I completely removed it..........and...........a vintage tablecloth, and there is another cardboard roll. The same thing..............only there are several tablecloths on the roll.  I think that I have found several tablecloths, still new on the roll. Of course, with my addiction, I have to purchase them.  When I get outside to my car, I take a minute to fully look at them. There are 4 total. All were unique, and each mainly floral. Not new, as the tags were tattered. The fabric was in great shape, good color, no holes, rips, and a few spots.  I have chanced upon another woman's collection, lovingly cared for by putting them on the cardboard rolls. This method keeps the fabric from having fold lines, were deterioration occurs. I put them on display with others, in the kitchen area, to enjoy for a while.

Vintage Surfing Tablecloth

You probably know that I love vintage tablecloths and other textiles. These items are very attractive to me, and much so when they are made in the USA 70 years ago. They do survive, and I find them from time to time in thrift stores. My Sis took me to an out of the way store in a very small town. My eye's are always looking for this kind of thing...they are well trained. This cloth is small, about a 36" square. My friend Debbie has her trailer decorated in a Tiki theme, and this is perfect for her....next time I see her she is going to get this one. I owe her an I'm sorry gift (for something I accidentally broke).

Getting the Cowgirl Vibe

This vintage trailer is decorated in a cowgirl theme. Some cute things here, the cowgirl pillow and the coffee pot caught my eye. Last Sunday, when I went to the vintage fair...I hoped to find a great coffee pot for Prairie Flower. I only found pots that where in terrible condition, or the good ones were very expensive. I just don't think that I need a $60 coffee pot. There was a vendor with french enamel coffee pots, the pots were very pretty with nice price tags too. Oh well, my search will continue...if I only knew someone going to France...

One of my few finds is a vintage floral tablecloth that has a few holes and frayed edges.  I am going to cut it up into tea towels for Prairie Flower. The result will be fun...............

Vintage California Hand Prints Tablecloth

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Sis and I went on a small junking trip yesterday, we only went to 2 stores. I purchased this great tablecloth at Goodwill for $3.50. I have a love of vintage textiles, especially vintage print tablecloths. I  like bright colored ones. This one has a tag on it still. It is a California Hand Print. The age is probably 1950's, guessing from the design. I did a little research online. It is said to be hard to find...I don't know...really. It has a few spots to be removed and a tiny hole along the edge. I will use it for the Dutch Oven cooking potlucks, to put on a picnic table. I love it get compliments on these fun vintage finds.