PRETTY VINTAGE HAND EMBROIDERED LINEN LONG RUNNER~HYACINTHS DAISIES~ Not perfect

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PRETTY VINTAGE HAND EMBROIDERED LINEN LONG RUNNER~HYACINTHS DAISIES~ Not perfect:
$16.53

Pretty Vintage Hand Embroidered Linen Very Long Runner~ Border of Hyacinths & Daisies ~Not Perfect

This listing is for a very pretty long table runner hand embroidered with a beautiful border of lovely hyacinths.

There are six flowers ~ three at either end in white, mauve, periwinkle blue and pink.

Within the border there are also clusters of sky blue flowers on long stems and a very long continuous row of lemon yellow low growing flowers running the length of the runner.

This is lovely embroidery worked mainly with daisy stitch for all the masses of petioles on the hyacinths and petals on all the other flowers with satin stitch centres.

The flower stems have been embroidered with fine stem stitch.

Please see my images as they are always a very important part of my listing and an opportunity for you to see the detail. Last image shows the reverse neatly worked.

Please note that at first glance this looks perfect.

However, on closer inspection some of the embroidered stems have rubbed off. I think this is because the silks used for the stems were very fine. So there are two perfect hyacinths and four that need to be repaired or could be left for a project. Perfect for someone who would enjoy using their skills and quite simple to do. Certainly far too good to throw away and the colours are beautiful with excellent stitchwork.

Crafted from a quality white linen this has a traditional turned hem with drawn thread work detail and mitred corners.

Measurements: Very long ~ 39\" (99 cm) x 9\" ( 23 cm)

Condition: Vintage and apart from the rubbing as mentioned above in very good condition. Very clean and freshly laundered.

I have, as always, taken many images so that it is easier to appreciate and study the amazing needlework skills of those who created these heritage pieces from a bygone era. Please do so as they form part of my description and reflect the care, time & patience that have been spent on this beautiful work. I like to think the images speak for themselves.

Each piece I list is so very different and an expression of the creativity of the embroiderer – a precious resource in this age of mass production and one to be cherished for future generations.

I am passionate about preserving these pieces for future generations, always appreciative and aware of the skill and never under estimating the amount of time taken to produce these pieces.

Some are more detailed and elaborate than others but each seemto have their own personality reflecting that of the embroiderer and sense of achievement. So much so that many of the pieces I sell, either vintage or antique, have been stored away with little use and kept for best.

To me they are an art form and a joy to behold when so much is mass produced these days. I also feel very privileged to care for these beautiful pieces getting them ready for future generations.

Please remember that my linens are either antique or vintage and as such means that they have a history of use which is part of their charm and why I am passionate about collecting and selling them.

\"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.\" John Keats 1795 -1871

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Payment

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Combining Postage for Multiple Purchases

I am always happy to do this to save you money and am finding that more people are choosing this as a sensible option. However, please help me by letting me know that this is your preference and that you are intending to offer on other items.

As long as I know, I will always keep items on one side for a reasonable amount of time but I do ask that you still pay for them within 3 days of the sale ending on each item.

I will adjust the postage and insurance costs according to the weight and value of parcel when you have completed your purchases.

Please note that if the combined weight goes over 2 kg then it must be divided into two parcels due to Royal Mail weight restrictions.

Shipping

UK buyers: I normally send 2nd class standard delivery for items valued under £25. All purchases valued over £25 will need to be sent trackable due to Royal Mail\'s insurance policy.

International buyers:

Please contact me for postage and insurance costs before checking out.

Postage costs are out of my control but I do strive very hard to keep them to a minimum and take time to work out the best deal possible. I do not charge for handling. All packaging is free of charge.

I use standard Airmail for items valued under £25.

As a security measure and for everyone’s peace of mind all items with a value of £25 and over I use either trackable Airsure or International Signed For.

For guidance:

The approx: cost for postage and insurance for items with a value over £25 and up to £50 is:

Europe: £10.25 USA: £12.60 Rest of the World: £12.95

For items with a value of over £50 and up to £500 the postage and insurance cost is:

Europe: £12.85 USA: £15.20 Rest of the World: £15.55

If I have over-estimated the postage I always refund the difference.

I aim to post very promptly sometimes next day and always within 3 working days. I rarely post on Saturdays due to the Post Office closure at midday.

Useful Notes - Please Read

My aim is always to make your buying experience an enjoyable and happy one and I do my very best to achieve this with a caring and efficient service. I am passionate about my linens and am here to help and serve in the best way I can.

My linens are either antique or vintage and as such have a history of use, have been loved and treasured by previous owners. Many have come from English Country Estates. This to me is part of their charm and why I love collecting and selling them.

I aim to describe my linens as accurately as I can. I carefully inspect everything so that I can identify any age related flaws or blemishes and list these accordingly - carefully highlighting any defects I can see.

All my linens have been newly laundered and, where possible, air dried for added freshness. I iron all my embroidery and lace on the reverse side to enhance all the detail. I only use Environmentally friendly products - washing everything by hand and never use a tumbler dryer.

I love packing carefully with layers of acid free tissue paper and pretty satin ribbons before wrapping with bubble wrap and brown paper to what I hope is a very high standard. My linens have been treasured by generations and I like to show them, their previous owners and my buyers respect by taking care in this way.

response. I appreciate that in this busy world sometimes it is an effort to spend the time leaving response. I am so grateful to all those who do so and are very generous with their comments. I do my very best to provide a caring and efficient service in which I take great pride. I always enclose a thank you card asking that you contact me first before leaving response if you are unhappy with my service. Communication is always the best and it is important that all my buyers are completely happy.

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