*The Kitchen Linens Book Giveaway*
I have two autographed copies of EllynAnne Geisel's latest book The Kitchen Linens Book to giveaway!!!
*You can enter to win one of the books by leaving a comment about your love of vintage kitchen linens*
The Kitchen Linens Book features wonderful graphics and photos, EllynAnne's recollections of kitchen linens that have played a roll in her life, as well as other people's memories of kitchen linens, old fashioned recipes, a section of projects for "Reinventing Kitchen Linens", fabric care instructions, and an incredibly cute Butterick Transfer Pattern for creating your own fun retro style kitchen linens!
Thanks to Tammie over at Andrews McMeel for providing copies of the book for me to review and giveaway!
***Leave me your vintage kitchen linen comments and two winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 17th**
If you could see my collection of vintage tableclothes you would know I have a love for vintage linens, and lace and aprons....
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | February 24, 2009 at 05:46 PM
I love all things vintage, and have created a modern version of a 1950's kitchen in my house. I even have vintage fruit/vegetable crate labels on the wall. I would love to have this book for more inspiration.
Posted by: Limor | February 24, 2009 at 09:07 PM
OMG! My boyfriend and I are so in love with vintage design! He got a towel for Christmas that was based on a vintage towel that has a hula girl with the year's calendar - apparently it's just like the ones in the collection his grandma had! How cool is that?
Plus, aprons are teh s**t!
This book looks freakin' awesome!
Posted by: May | February 25, 2009 at 06:53 AM
Ohhh! Nothing says home like a kitchen that makes you think of grandma. And somehow? Amassing vintage linen feels like a solid savings plan, not hoarding. Work with me here.
Posted by: Cha Cha | February 25, 2009 at 08:11 AM
How cute! I grew up with kitchen towels embroidered by my grandmother and think this book (and pattern) look great!
Posted by: amanda | February 25, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I love those old kitchen towels that NEVER leave lint on the crystal you have washed by hand and so carefully dry! The embroidery is just the BEST!
Posted by: Sadie@Serendipity | February 25, 2009 at 08:27 AM
i love the detail in old vintage napkins thanks for the giveaway
Posted by: mindy | February 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM
4 years ago, I was given a vintage apron as a hostess gift. I knew at that point that there was no turning back. Great book!
Posted by: Niki | February 25, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Oh I would love to have this book. Just looking at your pictures makes me think of linens we had when I was growing up. Now, I just need to see if my mom has kept any of these.
Posted by: Renee G | February 25, 2009 at 08:30 PM
I love vintage linens- so cute!
Posted by: Esther | February 25, 2009 at 08:46 PM
I'm very excited to see there is another vintage linens book available! I've been collecting linens since high school, and that was a long time ago! You can never have too many!
Holly
The Vintage Tablecloth Lovers Club
Posted by: Holly | February 26, 2009 at 02:44 PM
i have a beautiful old vintage towel that i got years ago (that is all but destroyed by now) that I really have been starting to look for vintage kitchen linens ever since. they're hard to find!
Posted by: cori | February 26, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I've been a vintage clothing fanatic for as long as I can remember, but I've just recently diecovered the joys of vintage linens. Yea! Something new to search for and cherish.
Posted by: fuzzylizzie | February 27, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Oh, please enter me in the giveaway! I LOVE vintage linens!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | February 27, 2009 at 09:43 AM
I found some vintage embroidered tea towels at a yard sale for $.25 each. I plan to make curtain toppers for my kitchen. I also love old aprons.
Posted by: Paula H | February 28, 2009 at 07:59 AM
I've just recently discovered how popular retro/vintage kitchen and other linens have become.
It is such a joy to see, as it brings back such warm, cozy feelings...of childhood. A simpler, lovelier time. I'm thrilled! :o)
Posted by: Piroska | February 28, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Vintage linens are perfect for decorating, reusing, or giving as gifts.
Posted by: Shellie Seering | February 28, 2009 at 03:01 PM
I have a closet affair with vintage kitchen linens
Posted by: Marilyn | March 01, 2009 at 11:05 AM
I just discovered your blog and I LOV
E it!! Please enter me- I'm dying to see the book
Posted by: April | March 01, 2009 at 11:36 AM
I love all things vintage.... think i was born in the wrong time i love all my lace and old table clothes and old dresser runners
Posted by: Kathy Davis | March 01, 2009 at 05:20 PM
I just began collecting vintage linens, tea towels and aprons the past few years. I love the way that they smell when you first find a new treasure. I often wonder who they belonged to and the stories that they could tell. I have always had a dream of using vintage hankies in my wedding... (soon I hope) and have been collecting them for some time now. I think this book would be a great inspiration and a way for me to learn a little more about vintage goodies.
Great blog. Thank you.
Posted by: Sarah Wine | March 03, 2009 at 06:25 PM
I'm an old soul - I have loved vintage kitchen linens since I was a teenager. I bought a handmade doll at a flea market in MS in the 70's - her dress is made of the prettiest embroidered kitchen towel - it's gorgeous & I still cherish it to this day.
Posted by: Deb | March 04, 2009 at 12:05 PM
OH! Looking at this book makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I can already see myself flipping the pages with greasy fingers from baking... Take me back to a time when life was simple! This is an amazing giveaway and such a WONDERFUL BLOG!
Posted by: Ashley Romero | March 05, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I love vintage linens, have a bunch would love to know how to safely clean them.
Posted by: Patricia C | March 05, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Oh the book looks amazing! I've collected vintage linens for years~ something about them reminds me of both of my Great-Grandmothers.
What an awesome Giveaway :)
Posted by: Kristen | March 06, 2009 at 09:27 AM