Tag Archives: cotton

Bedroom rugs- Indian and Indiennes motifs

Posted on March 1, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Following the installation of the window seat storage in the terrace bedroom, I have unwrapped another of the rugs that have been sitting in the workshop for eons. This one was hand made in India. The short looped ground is … Continue reading →

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Rideaux de porte- door curtains

Posted on August 15, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I though you might like to see my  “new” door curtains. You may recall that we have a “Jack & Jill” shower room on the second floor at the French village house. We now have functional locks on the access … Continue reading →

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Fabriqué en France- les housses de coussin arrivent

Posted on July 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Well, a bit later than planned, here are the first of my cushion covers made from old fabrics. I plan to use at least 50% vintage /recycled fabrics and embroideries on these cushions. I am offering the option of covers … Continue reading →

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Episode 155- Chez Nous le dimanche

Posted on June 13, 2017 by coteetcampagne

The reality of being here in France, and not having to fill every waking day with work on the house because we go back to the UK tomorrow, is kicking in. Little milestones (we will have been here a month … Continue reading →

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The Curtain Smuggler

Posted on July 22, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Well, you know that I refuse to pay for hold luggage on Ryanair, unless it’s packed with antique textiles. So, I can pack  a fortnight’s capsule wardrobe and all associated necessities into  a cabin bag AND stay inside the weight … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- more essential textiles

Posted on October 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

In deference to WBFM who thinks that my textile buying is out of control (debatable) I will now justify these three entirely necessary purchases. Right and left- My very long crochet and cutwork detailed salon second layer curtains. I will … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Vintage whitework bed linen

Posted on July 30, 2015 by coteetcampagne

You can’t beat a bit of provenance and a little story behind your antique or vintage pieces. I am a fan of the old textile companies which flourished in the the north west of England on the back of the … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- square French style pillow covers/cases

Posted on June 25, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Found these three in charity shop in UK, maybe the missing fourth suffered a terrible stain related accident? Large, heavy,  soft white cotton with cotton/linen centre panels with woven double squares in a natural/gold colour . Probably for the cave … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Shake your boutis, baby

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Most French textile fans will know what I mean by a “boutis”. The word “boutis”is generally used as a blanket (haha gedit?!) term for French cotton quilts , particularly those hailing from or in the spirit of Provence. Sources differ … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Toile de Jouy and vintage frames

Posted on June 2, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I know my Thursday Three has been rather neglected lately, so, to compensate, I bring you, on tuesday, this stunning curtain. In a Chinoiserie influenced toile, lined and backed in a a more conventional country pattern of little vignettes framed … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Antique Indian cushion covers

Posted on April 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

So,  I’m looking for just two more large 25″ x 25″ cushions for the sofas and another smaller one to set off all that off white ground vintage linen with Jacobean embroidery  which is being sewn onto plain cushion covers … Continue reading →

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