Tag Archives: cushion

The Thursday Three- cushions for me

Posted on November 2, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Last weekend I took a break from making up cushions to sell and used some pieces from my stash of antique and vintage embroideries to make up cushions for the French house. Left- large needlepoint woolwork panel in Arts & … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – French treasures- on Monday?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by coteetcampagne

As my Thursdays are usually crazy, I am posting three today- One of my new range of textiles made with vintage and recycled fabrics and trimmings Left I have started on some of these table runners which I can make … Continue reading →

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Vintage French linen cushion on etsy

Posted on August 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

New in our etsy shop-see top right of this page. The Madame de Pompomadour cushion!  Made with vintage French linen fabrics and trimmings Brocante chic

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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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21st century schizoid plans

Posted on July 22, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I had a brilliant trip to Toulouse on Thursday with bride-to-be Bev#1  (who loves fabric and old stuff as much as I do)  and Welsh Bev#2 ( who comes from the same South Welsh valleys as my Mother’s family). There … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – 1930s woolwork embroidery panels

Posted on April 12, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have just taken delivery of these three woolwork panels, completed around 1939. Classic designs for France. Not in greatest condition when they arrived, stiff with dust and some odd marks. All have come out with a delicate wash. This … Continue reading →

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Kissing coussins

Posted on May 20, 2016 by coteetcampagne

DO you remember the three antique Indian cushion covers that I rescued and washed about fifty posts ago? No? And the others I’ve tried in the salon that don’t work because the house does not appreciate dainty textiles that any … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Recent Brocante finds

Posted on September 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Here are some of this summer’s Brocante finds. Left- white work cotton cushion with self-embroidery, ladder work, & cut work. Right – Pair of hand made curtain panels         Below- stunning silk (?) embroidered cushion The star … 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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