I was thinking a few weeks ago that I never come across any great linen tea towels or table cloths. I see some amazing ones on Trademe but they are always too expensive. $20 for one linen tea towel plus postage.....I think not!
So imagine my delight when I called into an op shop in town (and one that I don't visit very often) and they had a table set up with piles of doilies and linen.
I came away with serviettes (50cents a pair), tea towels ($2 each) a couple of them don't look like they have been used. The small square table cloth was $2. And my favourite finds, the two Australian themed table cloths. The largest one with the map was $8 - more than happy with that price. The fabric is a heavy linen and by the look and feel of it I don't think it has been used. Same with the pretty Australian wild flowers table cloth which was $4.
One great linen stash makes for a very happy lady!
Found anything great lately? Pop over and share it with Max.
Oh my! These are fantastic!!! They are all so beautiful..I can not pick a favorite!!! I would be so tempted to frame a couple for sure!!! Have an outstanding week!!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great haul! and they look in great nick and of solid weight too :) yay for a good stash x
ReplyDeleteThey are awesome, great find. You'll have a few good pots of tea with them!
ReplyDeleteFind!!!!!! They are fantastic! My personal fave is the yellow one, is it a tea towel too. If only washing on the line always looked that good!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow linen on top of the pile are napkins. Two of them. Such a great strong yellow colour.
DeleteOh me oh my, how lucky are you - total bargains. Jelly.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous. The Aussie tablecloths are my favourites too. x
ReplyDeleteI have the same map tablecloth. I've been meaning to turn mine into some cushions for our couch, I love the bright flowers against the textured brown background. Lucky finds!
ReplyDeleteIt would look amazing as cushions.........got me thinking now!
DeleteGorgeous finds esp. the Aussie tablecloths. I don't usually have much luck with teatowels either.
ReplyDeleteKeep looking! xo
Deletewhat a great haul!.
ReplyDeletewhat is it with trademe?. i'm starting to look on it more in prep for my move back to NZ in Nov, and the prices are crazy - alot of greedy people me thinks!. half that stuff listed would be a 10th of the price here on ebay in the UK. makes me want to buy that £1 vintage sideboard and pay the extra couple of hundred pounds to ship it, instead of those ridiculous prices!.
Hello! I found these all in the SPCA op shop in town. I usually don't pop in there as it is out of the way I my usual route and it isn't pram friendly. So glad I went in that day! Tom was with me and he found some much coveted Minion toys. Stock up for sure! Good luck with your move back. I moved back from the UK 5 years ago. xo
DeleteWonderful. I love love love love love the tablecloth with the map of Australia. I would frame that and put it on the wall - if I had a space to put it! - never mind on a table. So lovely. Are you going to tea towel with them or turn them into something - of "just" collect them? They are great whatever you decide and so lovely to see someone collecting and enjoying these things. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, I'm not sure what I will do with them. I do know that I will use them all. Couldn't bring myself to cut up the tablecloths!
DeleteNice work lovely!! Excellent stash!
ReplyDeleteCool! I've just been looking at some amazing chairs upholstered with vintage tea towels on pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to venture onto pinterest. I don't dare! The upholstered chairs sound great though.
DeleteIs that a dodo on the Mauritius tea towel? :) had to laugh at the Scotch broth recipe on the tea towel. It's one of my Dads faves (&. I used to hate it as a kid!)
ReplyDeleteI think it is a dodo. Such a funny looking tea towel!
DeleteWe had a jigsaw puzzle the same as that map of Australia!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! What a fab haul! :-)
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what a wonderful stash and at super prices. I love the red cloth..I have the same one in a chocolate brown. I love seeing the same linens in different colourways.
ReplyDeleteI love all these colours! I will look out for you on Facebook, I've sadly neglected mine over the summer....too busy enjoying my holidays! :) x
ReplyDeletethese are amazing. What a great find. Visiting you from the Op Shop Show off. What town are you in that has an SPCA op shop? i need to get there!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul! You lucky thing. All of these are gorgeous, and in such nice condition too. x
ReplyDeletescore!!...im late to the party I know....having a catch up....what a great find!! xx
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