Hello and welcome to my shop! As someone who greatly appreciates fine handwork and the beautiful patina of antique/vintage items, I believe they should be showcased and not left to collect dust in drawers. As a quilter, I also know that people enjoy knowing about the history of and stories behind their purchase. Thus, my inspiration for my Designer Pillows and Shop Name. Please peruse and enjoy the lovely pillows in Our shop - - Vintage Story Linens. Recently I added FINE "Vintage Bridal Handkerchiefs" and "Vintage Linens" to my shop collection of Handmade Upcycled Designer Pillows. Please see below what sets our SHOP ITEMS apart from the competition.

WHAT SETS OUR "DESIGNER PILLOWS" APART FROM THE COMPETITION?
1). AGE OF FABRIC: Gorgeous Antique (100+ years old) and Vintage (30 - 99 years old) quality fabrics.
2). COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN: Exquisite European and American fabric and textiles (handmade needlepoint, lace, ticking, hankies, etc).
3). LABOR - a) Most textiles arrive dirty, musty, and skewed (ie needlepoint). They must be soaked for two days, then hand washed, and finally, in some cases, "blocked" to reshape them; b) These pillows are One-of-a-Kind, sewn by one artesian seamstress and not mass produced. With their sometimes more complex designs, they take many hours to complete.
5). EXPERTISE - The pillows are sewn by an expert seamstress who has developed and perfected her skills over years of time (even decades).
6). "OPTIONAL" DOWN/FEATHER INSERT. Our pillow inserts are organic, custom made, and are filled with exclusive down and feathers, giving it a downy softness.
7). QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP - Pillows are partially or fully lined (as needed) and are reinforced in the corners and insert sleeve.
8). ANTIQUE or VINTAGE BUTTONS. Stunning vintage buttons grace the pillow backs to secure the quality inserts. We specialize in 1930s Czech glass buttons, vintage Mother-of-Pearl shell buttons, and design themed buttons (ie rhinestone pink ballet slipper buttons for a ballerina pillow).
9). We use HIGH QUALITY Linen or Linen/Cotton fabric. Pillows are sewn with quality 100% cotton thread.
10). RESEARCH - A lot of time is spent researching and writing the histories behind the textiles used for the creation of the pillows. These histories or "stories" are recorded on a lovely card and included with the pillow.
11). PRESENTATION - Your pillow will be shipped to you (or a gift recipient) in a brand NEW box, wrapped in beautiful antique stylized tissue, and accompanied with a card telling the history behind the pillow's textiles and creation (the "story").
12) UPCYCLING - Exquisite heirloom handmade linens and textiles should be preserved and showcased! We recycle, retain, repair, and repurpose quality, inspirational textiles into exquisite Designer Pillows.

WHAT SETS OUR "VINTAGE LINENS" AND "BRIDAL & MENS HANDKERCHIEFS" APART FROM THE COMPETITION?
1) SELECTION: We have 500+ Vintage Linens and Handkerchiefs! Antique & Vintage Handkerchiefs include: Stunning Bridal Hankies, Bridesmaids' Hankies, Mother-of-the-Bride or Groom Hankies, and Pocket Squares for the Groom, Groomsmen, or Father-of-the-Bride or Groom.
2) QUALITY: All hankies and vintage linens were originally purchased to be used on my Designer Pillows, but I accumulated too many of them -- thus they are for sale. Only wanting high quality items, I was picky about finding only the BEST of linens and hankies.
3) CLEANLINESS: Unless the vintage hanky or linen arrives with an original sticker still attached, the textile is soaked for three days, hand laundered, and air-dried. Prior to shipping, they are then freshly ironed. NO more musty smell, stains, etc.
4) HONEST CONDITION ASSESSMENT: The condition of the antique or vintage hankie or linen is stated at the top of each "item description." If it is not in "Excellent Vintage Condition," then it will state the flaw (i.e. loose threads, small smug, pin-sized hole, etc).
5) ORIGINATION: Our vintage hankies and linens originate from either Europe or the U.S.A. We are not into cheap imports or imitations.