I know many of you are sorry to see our "Flanders" collection change from what we have been offering for three years. However, now that I have made the commitment to make my collection here in the USA and not import from countries where I can't monitor or trust the entire process from start to finish, I have chosen to use only "vintage" crochets for my Flanders items. Not only is it reusing (recycling) something already made - usually by hand, but it adds to the romance and mystery when thinking of the talented women from the past that have made these lovely crochets to enhance a tablecloth, a pillow case, etc. I have sewn all of my life but never tried knitting or crochet. I don't think I would have the patience to spend hours on such delicate pieces of art! And that is exactly what I think of the hundreds of crochets that I have collected over the years just for the sake of their beauty. Now I will offer "one of a kind" or limited editions of shams, duvets, pillowcases and curtains in a customized fashion. You, my customer, can choose the color and size of crochet and the color of the linen in which to make these beautiful items. I have mostly small yardages in which to make shams, but I was fortunate enough to find unused rolls of hundreds of yards of the crochet from Germany that you will see in the following pictures. Also, a rack of just some of my treasures after I lovingly wash and dry them. There are some imperfections and some stains that would not come out, but I will always send pictures in advance and point out any small flaws. I personally think they add to the authenticity of their vintage nature. I have also been asked what I use on my own bed so often that I am including a picture of my "summer" bed.
