Tuesday 22 February 2011

Feathers, teeth and patches....



Plumpy soft, double eiderdown with pretty posies of flowers and pink piping....



An equally plumpy soft cot eiderdown......


With faded green satin inset on one side.....



And pretty roses fabric.....


The little and large of the eiderdown world .....

A fabulously heavy, dog tooth tweed coat, a good generous size (16/18) and fastens both ways so could be for a gent either.....


Made by Jacksons the tailor, with its 1940's utility mark and subtle pocket and cuff detail....



It would make a great winter coat ........or even as an authentic coat for 1940's re-enactment enthusiasts.

Finally this unfinished 19th century patchwork with lovely muted browns, blues, pinks.....






And a very vibrant yellow and red glazed chintz which looks as if it could have been done yesterday....


It reminds me of the Northumberland flag.....


Or is that just coincidence?

 Julie x

17 comments:

  1. I love the coat so much where do you sell your lovely finds please
    Lynn xxx

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  2. What lovely finds, the coat is gorgeous.
    T X

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  3. Yes, I love the coat. It would just fit me! I am interested if you are selling it. Ann x

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  4. Gorgeous finds, Julie - love the large eiderdown - looks so pretty - and so cosy!! I'm getting my things packed and priced for No 14 on Sunday - I've just allowed myself 1/2 hour off! Abby x

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  5. Love it all. I so love eiderdowns. It's great that they're 'in' again! Lx

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  6. Gorgeous finds Julie as always..I think I need to come shopping with you.
    Jo xx

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  7. Some great things to look at here. I just LOVE eiderdowns and that coat is wonderful. I like vintage clothes that actually look and are proper vintage not the M&S or Laura Ashley ones that are described as vintage and I suppose are, but that I used to wear!
    Ruth x

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  8. Always beautiful pieces to feast upon here.

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  9. Loved the coat ....and the small eiderdown....gorgeous !

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  10. I think that little eiderdown would be just perfect to cover my legs in the evening....wonderful finds....

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  11. I love the pocket detail on the coat ..... and of course I am drooling over the hexagons!!

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  12. The little cot eiderdown is so pretty, I wouldn't be able to sell that on if it was mine!.....good luck x

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  13. Fabulous post as always with all the things I love! Hope you have a lovely day.... spoil yourself, you deserve it! Abe x

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  14. I LOVE your eiderdowns...really gorgeous! :0)

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  15. hi I have just put a little link up to your blog, hope thats ok?
    xx

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  16. Hi, I've just popped over from ted and bunny. Lovely blog. I am going to add your blog to my sidebar blog list. Gorgeous eiderdowns and quilt. Tamara x

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  17. I love the patchwork! The colors are amazing!
    American Flag Patches

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