Tag Archives: tapestry

Salon update- and the mysterious disappearing Vide Grenier

Posted on September 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have mounted one of my latest acquisitions from a very good VG at Carcassonne. Poshbirdy and I spotted stuff we liked on a particular stall. Some deep thought (OK , we went looking for another VG and couldn’t find … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged 19thc, Aubusson, bedspread, Carcassonne, couvre-lit, quilted, salon, tapestry, vide-grenier | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged antique, canvas, cotton, covers, cushion, dentelle, embroideries, france, french, Linen, needlepoint, recycled, tapestry, vintage | 19 Comments

Friday French Property P**n- Des tissus antiques

Posted on December 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

3 days late FFPP!….This photo made me smile. Not just the fabulous fabric, door surround and floor, but the big lean on that wall to the left. I have a wall like that in every room of the French house. … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, Aubusson, fabrics, french, house, property, raffinee, rustique, silk, tapestry, tissus, vintage | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, Aubusson, bedroom, chinoiserie, cotton, crochet, cutwork, embroidery, french, house, Linen, tapestry, terrace, velvet, village, vintage | 14 Comments

The Thursday Three – little tapestry style mats and vintage themed bedlinen

Posted on May 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have just acquired these little heraldic themed mats in coloured silk with the look of medieval tapestries and edged in a gimp braid with fine old gilt wire woven in. All hand sewn I will look for a vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged antique, apartment, argeles, medieval, mer, silk, tapestry, vintage | 6 Comments

The Thursday Three- Rocking a bit of Rococo in the round

Posted on December 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

There is something about round frames that appeals to me . Maybe because they evoke period interiors with fading fabrics, family treasures and hand carved furniture. Another place and another time. I bought this French Rococo inspired frame on ebay … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged antique, colours, embroidery, french, house, interior, Linen, silk, style, tapestry, textile, vintage | 3 Comments

The Thursday Three- Felt appliquée & Petit point embroidery

Posted on July 2, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Today’s gems are- Left- three small vintage (14cm square) petit-point tapestries in subtle colours and silver gilt frames Right- Felt appliqued cushion hand made in Hungary Below- the clocks are ticking.. toward what? and why 14:20 hours??????