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levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:41:44 AM These linens were given to me this weekend by my husband's aunt. They were made by her grandmother, my husband's great grandmother who was known as granny. I have numerous photos so will post them here I also need some advice which I will ask with the photos that I need the answers for. These photos are of all the intact pieces she made. If anyone has suggestions on how to care for them or remove stains please let me know The blue one is long and narrow. The others are large. One of the pink ones needs to be fixed in a very small spot along the edge of the case. Dresser scarves. One has some stains so I will have to find someone knowledgeable on how to remove without damaging the material. ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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churunga	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 7:26:18 PM There are several good methods for getting stains out of old needlework. One way may be to soak the piece in lemon juice and dry it in the sun. Another way is to spray them with a good quality prewash spray. I can recommend Bio Green Clear either diluted or at full strength. Machine wash a few at a time after pretreating by placing them in a mesh bag so that they don't get tangled with anything else. Dry in the sun and don't iron until satisfied that the stains are minimal. If a stain just will not come out, find a dye that will hide the color of the stain. Marie Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 Try everything once and the fun things twice.
quiltee	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 4:49:44 PM Beautiful linens, Denise. There are several different vintage linen cleaners on the market. I think I may have one; I will see what it is called. They have been talking about these on one of the FB Quilting sites. Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023 "Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 4:25:54 PM Denise, what a beautiful group of heirloom linens you received from your husband's aunt. To think how long it took to make them is mind boggling to me. Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 3:52:31 PM Thanks Ladies. If any of you have any recommendations on those stains or repairs please let me know ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 2:27:00 PM Oh Denise what treasures all your linens are, so beautiful. Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron” When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
MaryJanesNiece	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 1:54:16 PM Wow Denise! You have inherited some beautiful items. I hope you are able to get the stains out and put them all to use. Enjoy your new special treasures. Krista
Wanda Sue	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 10:45:41 AM Oh what a precious and beautiful collection you have inherited! A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel. Farm Girl #3677 Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:58:41 AM I think this last one might be something like those toilet paper covers. Not sure ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:57:39 AM You can see the many places where these need to be fixed or finished ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:55:10 AM You can see the many stains on this one. Hoping to get help in restoring it. ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:48:44 AM The apron in the above photo was worn by her on special occasions I'm sure. She was a very thin woman. In this photo there are collars she made and at the bottom a vest that I know she wore as I have seen it on her in photos ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
levisgrammy	Posted - Jul 29 2024 : 07:45:24 AM All the rest of these are intact but need washing. In this photo there is what looks like a doll hat but it is very dirty. ~Denise Sister #43~ "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/

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