Tea towels are believed to originate in England during the 18th century and were used to wipe expensive China. However if you visit local historical societies and museums throughout Great Britain, you will find hand embroidered tea towels that date back well into 17th and 16th centuries.
Tea towels essentially were beautifully hand crafted kitchen towels…
Antique DIY
Gorgeous handmade lace was a part of most evening clothing in the past. This beautiful crochet blouse is not an exception. The pattern is nearly 100 years old and was introduced by Smart Crochet, published by Universal Publishing in 1920's. The magazine was 68 pages think, offering 69 crochet projects for children, gloves, blouses, and cardigans for women,…