The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives [With Transfer Pattern for Vintage Kitchen Towel Motif]

I purchased this book on a whim from a local bookstore and I'm so glad I did! It's a wonderful little book. I started embroidering my own dish towels a few years ago, a tradition that I knew went back to the 1930s. This book has given me a new appreciation for my craft, although it must be pointed out that the book is more about the tradition of kitchen linens than about specific how-tos. It is beautifully photographed and very inspiring, and I love the vintage iron on transfers included in the back of the book.

Thank you Ellynanne for another beautiful treasure in book form. You made me more aware of the value of these vintage linens and how timely! I just found some embroidered linens in my mother's things. After she passed away in Oct '08, I have been slow in going thru her things. I decided to do one box at a time and I found these lovely linens (table scarves - why dont we use these any more??) starched and folded just so. I thank you again for a lovely book!

EllynAnne Geisel in an expert in the appreciation of vintage fabric and this new book is a great treasure. The Kitchen Linens Book, brings new life back to our old beautiful kitchen items. EllynAnne creates a style and art form, with color and texture from antique designs, that will send you hunting for old linens to spice up the elegance in your home. Her recipes will inspire you entertain with a fresh 1950's style and class, from picnics and tailgates to High Tea and Garden Parties. This book will make a lovely gift for a girlfriend, mother, sister, daughter: creating connections through the memories and the fabric of our lives we cherish. This book is a must have, if you love entertaining, very HIP.