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How can I tell if textiles is handmade? Vintage treasure hunt part. 5.
10 May 2018

How can I tell if textiles is handmade? Vintage treasure hunt part. 5.

by Thea | posted in: Linen, Storytelling, Sweden, Vintage Knitting | 2

“How can you tell if a piece of textile is handmade?” That is something I often hear. Well, I have seen a lot of textiles and I know a lot of textile technique, so by now I know what to look for: … Continued

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Handmade textiles. Vintage treasure hunt, part 4.
9 May 2018

Handmade textiles. Vintage treasure hunt, part 4.

by Thea | posted in: Linen, Storytelling, Sweden | 2

What did I find when I visited Svend Johansson? I was a bit unsure what to expect, when Svend told me that he had a lot of his moms vintage textiles, but I trusted it to be worth the drive. … Continued

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Always say yes! Vintage treasure hunt part 3.
8 May 2018

Always say yes! Vintage treasure hunt part 3.

by Thea | posted in: Knitting, Storytelling, Sweden, Vintage Knitting | 2

Yes – how I’m pleased with myself! I went to Svend Johansson to see the textiles from his mother. 

What is behind the door? Vintage treasure hunt, part 2.
8 May 2018

What is behind the door? Vintage treasure hunt, part 2.

by Thea | posted in: Storytelling, Sweden, Vintage Knitting | 4

Vintage knitting supplies are getting rarer. How do I keep finding them?! I mean before someone throws it away. You know – people do that!!

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To buy or not to buy? Vintage treasure hunt part 1
6 May 2018

To buy or not to buy? Vintage treasure hunt part 1

by Thea | posted in: Knitting, Vintage Knitting | 3

A vintage yarn winder or …? Well the last years I have decided to keep an eye out for vintage textile supplies – they are getting rarer and I love them!

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