This tablecloth was one of the first pieces I bought when I discovered vintage linens.  I love the rich, deep red in this cloth.  It hasn’t faded at all and the white remains crisp and bright.  The simple color scheme … Continue reading →

This tablecloth is another with a center field made up of aqua flowers.  Peppered throughout the center and around the edges are little bundles of pink hydrangeas. Printed on linen, this cloth has a nice weight.  It measures 51 by … Continue reading →

Man, I wish I knew the names of these tablecloths! I’m calling this one Aqua Dream because I happen to think the aqua designs on it are totally dreamy.  And there is a lot of aqua on this one! If … Continue reading →

I saved my favorite Kate Greenaway cloth for last.  This tablecloth is named after her book, The Language of Flowers.  Like the book, it’s covered with illustrations of flowers. The cloth has a blue background, with two creamy white borders.  … Continue reading →

The rich coral color of this cloth was what originally drew me to it.  I was delighted to find it still had it’s tag, and that it’s another in the Kate Greenaway series printed by Leacock Prints to commemorate her … Continue reading →

Next in my small collection of Kate Greenaway tablecloths by Leacock Prints is this small bridge cloth. Named “Somerset”, it features a farmhouse on each corner, partially hidden from view by the trees. Printed on spun rayon/cotton cloth, it measures … Continue reading →

I love the grays in this tablecloth.  So subtle and elegant, they’re proof that everything comes back in style again.  The light gray print of a frilly border on this pattern is particularly beautiful. This 1946 tablecloth, printed by Leacock … Continue reading →

Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) is one of my favorite childrens book illustrators.   Her depictions of nature and childhood have endured through many years.  In 1946, Leaspun Prints (Leacock) produced a series of tablecloths featuring her work to commemorate the 100th anniversary … Continue reading →

On a solid white background, this cloth features four large flower bouquets in the corners and smaller bouquets at the center of each side.  A ribbon, decorated with coordinating flowers, dances around the entire cloth, pulling it all together. Measuring … Continue reading →

If tablecloths were judged by the brightness of their color, this one would surely be a finalist. Printed on a bright spring green background, it features huge flowers. Two corners are huge daisies, two have large poppies.  The largest flowers … Continue reading →