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Thrifting fabric

2/18/2021

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Here in Western NY we are in the frosty, snowy depths of winter.  Yesterday morning it was 7 F, and we are covered in a thick blanket of snow.  Fine flakes are swirling to the ground as I type.  Perfect weather for cleaning and organizing the basement, working on some furniture projects, knitting, reading and watching old episodes of Gardener's World.

Browsing the thrift and antique shops is also a favorite pastime this time of year.  This past week I found a demilune table, something I have been searching for for some time.  It seems that good things do come to those who wait.  It is not the finest of antiques, but I think some sanding and a couple coats of paint will do wonders...I will let you know.

Another thrift store find is this unused, vintage Waverly fabric I found, called Blackberry Thief.  I have been hanging on to it for a bit, and then decided to use it for a tablecloth...
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It is really barely enough to cover the table, so rather than hem the edges, I just sewed on some bias binding tape.  The bold floral seems perfect for this gloomy time of year.  
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Thank you for stopping by!  
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Christy link
2/18/2021 06:18:53 pm

Goodness, Deb! What a find! It’s the perfect color combo to add some “sunshine” to these blah Winter days!

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Deb link
2/18/2021 08:21:23 pm

Christy,
Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Pamela Kay Cox
2/18/2021 06:40:35 pm

I thought William Morris had a print called Blackberry Thief. Does that sound familiar to you? It is a lovely addition to your room.

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Deb link
2/18/2021 08:28:38 pm

Pamela,
Thank you! Your question got me thinking, so I pulled out the cardboard tag that was pinned to the fabric when I found it. On the back it says F. Schumacher & Co and mentions a Fabrics Act from 1967; the front says Waverly Decorative Fabrics and in pencil 'Blackberry Thief'. I did a search for more information, but cannot come up with any such named pattern by Waverly. When I search William Morris, I do come up with a pattern called 'Strawberry Thief'.
So, a bit of a mystery!

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Cindy Huxtable
2/18/2021 08:13:57 pm

So happy you posted. A fun treat on a cold snowy night.

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Deb link
2/18/2021 08:30:07 pm

So happy for your visit Cindy!

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Mary
2/20/2021 06:35:22 am

Beautiful fabric!

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Deb link
2/24/2021 06:53:47 pm

Thank you Mary!

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Linda
2/21/2021 08:09:42 pm

Gorgeous!!! So happy that I found you posting again!!

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Deb link
2/24/2021 06:54:43 pm

Thank you Linda for stopping by!

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