Something Old Linens --
your resource for original, handmade nostalgic gifts

Whether it is a "something old" gift for a bride, a nostalgic remembrance for Grandma or an heirloom for the new baby, something from ""Something Old" Linens will be the right and memorable gift.

Each pillow is unique and handmade of some combination of old linen tablecloths, lace, fabrics, quilt pieces, doilies, pillow case edgings or dresser scarves.  Colors range from whites and off-whites to bright fabrics to pastels.  Some pillows are minimalist.  Others are elaborate.  Standard sizes are 10" square, 14" square, 18" square. 22" square.  Other sizes and custom sizes available.    Order them ready-made (ask to see photos) or specify a general color palette.  Will custom make using your family keepsakes!!  Just ask!

MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE -- simply write to www.SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com for a KODAK GALLERY of photos.  Many to choose from.

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Something Old Linens         Gallery of Products

Something Old Pillows - Traditional Collection
Traditional old vintage linens and laces are used to craft one of a kind heirloom quality pillows.

Tooth Fairy Pillows  (make great baby shower gifts!)
Wondrous, delightful pillows with a tiny pocket for the wee ones to slip their precious lost tooth into while awaiting the Tooth Fairy's gift in exchange.  Pillows are @ 5" square.  Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, a little cherub on a string attached to the pocket, and a picture of the Tooth Fairy tucked in.  Made of old linens and laces, this is sure to be the Heirloom your child or grandchild will pass along to their own children for more Tooth Fairy stories in the future.  (Also available in Something New designs!)
        
Something New Collection
Just a touch of new fabric along with the old provides new COLORS and new DESIGNS to our wonderful heirloom quality pillows.  These pillow are often whimsical and FUN.  Select a special blend of new and old for YOUR special gift -- or mention your ideas, and let's design YOUR special pillow. 

Celebration Pillows
SOMETHING TO  CELEBRATE?  You will want to give a CELEBRATION PILLOW!  Only 4 more available -- darling appliqued waiter from vintage cocktail napkins holds a tray above his head with a Martini shaker and two martini glasses on it!  What a great way to celebrate.  Your celebrant can rest his or her weary (?) head on the pillow after the celebration party!! 

My Family Memories Pillow 
Your family linens, perhaps made by your Grandma, Mother or even Greatgrandmother -- but they are tucked away and you never see them.  Re-explore -- work with Kay at Something Old Linens to design My Family Pillows for a special gift or remembrance for someone in your family.  Inquire by writing to:  SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com.

Wedding Pillow -- Ring Bearer's Pillow
Ready for the pomp and circumstance of the big day, the ring bearer will proudly hold this 10" square pillow bearing the wedding rings.   An elaborate pillow, generally with extra trims and laces, sometimes with strands of new faux pearls and crystals.  Can also be custom made with family linens (perhaps from the handkerchief your grandmother carried at her wedding?)
     
PHOTOS



pictured above:  from the Something Old Linens traditional collection, a beautiful, even spectacular example with top quality crochet trim, probably from the 1930's or 40's.  Includes a matching closure on the back.  Truly a special keepsake....wedding gift quality.  Splendid!

 

pictured above:  also from the Something Old Linens traditional collection, a pair of 10" pillows made from old natural colored linen and old dinner napkins with cutwork floral design.  Simple pleasures, great with a neutral decor.  Wonderful for bedroom or living room.  In such good taste for the classic palette.

 

pictured above:  Just precious!  A Tooth Fairy Pillow, for boy or girl (this design seems to be preferred for the boys) -- darling old cocktail napkin with hand embroidered roosters forms the "pocket" to hold the tooth.  A little treasure in itself!

 

pictured above:  A Tooth Fairy Pillow from the "Something New" collection.  Fresh as springtime, this combination of old and new fabrics sports a wonderful, hand stitched flower pattern in pale blue-gray thread...maybe perfect for "something old -- something new -- something BLUE for the bride??  Back is beautiful old white linen cloth.   Add your own little gift in the "pocket" (perhaps an old family locket or a new pair of earrings?).

 

pictured above:  CELEBRATION PILLOW




pictured above:  A pair of palm trees! Hand embroidered onto old linen napkins, and dressed up with new calico, small green print and gorgeous hand made lace.  These belong on your bed!  SOLD and gone to their new home.

 

pictured above:  How about this old cut-work flower? Old light brown/natural linen napkin which someone painstakingly crafted a cutwork flower into has been re-born with a new dark chocolate brown calico print, but graced with wonderful old  lace up one side and down the other.   This one must be the right one for your neutral decor!



pictured above:  This pair of Something New pillows really ROCK!  Lime-olive green modern calico print, with just a hint of gold tone in the design, is surrounded with splended old linen napkins and lace soaring down the middle.  Here's the right pair of pillows for a modern stylish bedroom to add some pizzazz!  New size -- 12" x 16" rectangle. 



pictured above:  MY FAMILY Collection.....this is "Mary's Pillow."  (not available for sale).   Mary's mom has passed on, but left Mary with some wonderful linens.  Rather than having them tucked away in her closet, never to be seen again,  Mary requested a pillow that she could see every day adorning her bed.  Pictured here -- Mary's pillow.  Tiny hand embroidered (by Mary's mom) rose graces the center of the pillow.  An old guest towel, with a family monogram, has been worked in to the right corner.  An old white linen table cloth used for Thanksgiving dinners supplies part of the body of the pillow.  This pillow is loaded with family memories and brought tears to Mary's eyes upon presentation. 
     When shall we design  YOUR FAMILY pillow?



pictured above:  (SOLD) Just one example of a Ring Bearer's pillow, this one with two blue doves "kissing" (hand embroidered vintage dresser scarf design), with splendid vintage hand tatting. along the edges.   Backside:  ring bearer's hand slips in to elaborate closure, so pillow can be held securely while being marched down the aisle.  Sheer organza ribbons will hold rings securely.   Destined to become a true family keepsake!

More photos?  Write for a KODAK Gallery of current inventory:  SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com


THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SOMETHING OLD LINENS

 
pictured above:  Kay Meckes working on your  pillow!