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I thought I would a share a few of my Southern Belles.....I am not sure why I am so intrigued with them and sometimes spend far too much on them, but I do love them. And I am picky...I am a face snob, I guess, as I no matter how pretty the piece, if the face is not done well, I leave her.... on occasion I have taken out the stitching of the face and redone it, but I hate redoing another's work. It feels like trespassing!
*Please click on the pictures to see more detail*
These darling and pristine pillowslips can be found at My Website
Note the lovely bullion roses...
These Belles will be turned into pillows...maybe porch pillows as there is some yellowing in the middle of the runner...
And one...not in the pastels, but more in the Prairie Style....you will be able to purchase this in my Etsy Shop.
See a close up of the embroidery below....it is exquisite and not a stitch out of step!
I hope you enjoyed your little stroll through some of my Southen Belles....they are still out there, but pretty ones in perfect condition are getting more difficult to find!
I am so happy you stopped by and now I am off to visit you!
Blessings To All!
Jil ♥
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54 comments:
I sure enjoyed my stroll with your Southern Bells. Such beautiful work, so much time and love goes into stitching these. It's lovely to see them loved, cared for and appreciated. Beautiful………
~Emily
The French Hutch
Hi Jil,
These are so lovely! My mother did very beautiful embroidery work, but it's not something I've ever tried. I love the vintage pillowslips, too, though. I need to do a post of some of the Mom's work. Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Cindy
Just beautiful!
I love that old fashioned embroidery.
Beautifully made!
Pink Bathroom, have a great weekend!
PS. I am now your follower.
Stunning Colors! Such Delicate & Beautiful Pieces! Hugs,Tee
Super adorable!! I love them all, I just love vintage linens! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
HPS!
Love these. And yes, that rose is beautiful!
Gabriela
I can see why you are smitten with these beauties.I love them..they are like a Valentine's..you just have to have them..These are I bet some of the best out there..
I also love beautiful handwork. In my youth I did delicate work. Now I just enjoy looking at what others have done.
I do love your southern belles Jil. They are gorgeous, I still have patterns to quilt some ladies but haven't gotten there yet. Maybe soon as I love yours.
Happy pink Saturday
Hi Jil,
Oh, your Southern Belles are so sweet! I admire anyone who can do that! Beautiful work, and thank you for sharing them with us. Happy Pink Saturday, my friend, and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
I bought this design on a window curtain in an estate sale. The lady had made them into two panels and tied them back to show a southern belle image. I have no window they will fit. Guess I will find some use later. Love all of yours.
Sorry about that font. :)
I think you are right on about the faces. They should be sweet.Thanks for stopping by. HPS!
Just lovely, Jil! I have lots of really old transfers that I am sure have southern belles. I can only hope I could do such perfect stitching. Happy Pink Saturday!
Oh my, your southern belles are so lovely! Love those outfits, especially leaving in the south myself....Christine
I just love these and I don't blame you for being a face snob...so am I! I'm very picky about stuffed animals, figurines, etc.. You have chosen these well - they are beautiful!
Your Southern Belles are beautiful!
Dee
I absolutely love your vintage linens! They certainly don't make them like that anymore. Thanks for sharing your treasury!
Cheers!
R
These are all so sweet! HPS!
Hi Jil, I just love these gorgeous southern bells. Beautiful work!!
I cherish all my vintage pieces too. My grandmother created lovely treasures and I am so blessed to have them today.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
These are so beautiful! I'm sure that whatever you choose to do with them they will be lovely. Thanks for visiting my blog. I can't believe your sons had a dresser like the one I redid! Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti
Hi Jil, Your Southern Belles are lovely. They remind me of my grandmother and mother. Beautiful handwork. Joyous Wishes, Linda
Jil, your beautiful post brought tears to my eyes. My late mother-in-law, Bebe, just loved these maidens with their bonnets! She had quite a collection of them herself and, like you, only picked up the prettiest ones. Thank you for sharing these with us.:)
p.s. many thanks for visiting me!
These delightful southern bells make a Gorgeous pink post! TFS! and thanks for visiting me.
Awesome collection Jil. I love them all. Makes me want to go back to SC & GA.
Have a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Oh My God! precious and delicate to work! I love it! greetings, Rose M
Wow just gorgeous!! Happy Pink Saturday!
Simply Stunning!!! thanks so much for sharing these beauties with us! sending hugs...
Jil,
Just love your Southern Bells. I can certainly appreciate the time that went into stitching them.
HPS
~Debbie
What a wonderful and unique thing to collect! I love your southern belles. I'm so fond of all creative needlework because I don't have a lick of talent with that myself.
Lovely pink post!
HPS
much love,
ItaJeff, Malaysia
What beautiful southern belles you shared with us! I love the detail, Jill.
i love all your beautiful hand made items. my mother made me lots of these before I lost her. They are dear treasures. She was very confused when I asked her to do some with all white thread on white fabric. I don't know why? She was a dear and so are you. Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting, My Old Historic house. Richatd
I love your Southern Bells, Jil! Your comment made my day and then listening to the song on your blog, "At last, my love has come along" gave me so much hope that God has the best to come. Thank you for your inspiration. Happy PS!
I enjoyed the cyber tour of your Southern Bells. I love the embroidery work. HPS!
Joyce M
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These are gorgeous Belles with beautiful faces. :)
those are just so beautiful!! And whoever stitched them did gorgeous work. I have a friend who still makes these pretty pillowcases and her stitches are every one just so perfect! HPS
Oh your Southern Bells are so pretty! You are so talented!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and your lovely comment.
xo,
Abby
Those are really beautiful pieces. You are very creative
Thanks for visiting. I enjoyed looking at all those pretty embroidered items. I look out for those types of things at second hand shops but it is getting harder to find them.
Oh, these are so beautiful, Jil! I have several linens and they are such a treasure to have! What stories they must tell. I think the pink and green on white crocheted trim is my favorite...just think they were "shabby girls" back then and didn't even know it yet. =0)
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hi Jil,
Oh the embroidery on these pieces are just BEAUTIFUL! I wish I knew how to make such lovely fabric creations, but alas, I'll have to settle at admiring textile beauties like yours. :) Wishing you a most wonderful Pink Saturday! Thank you also for your visit to my blog & for leaving a kind comment - I truly appreciate you taking the time to stop by. :)
Hugs,
Jessie
They're all lovely!
Thanks for visiting my blog, I'm now a follower of yours. :)
Hi Jil,
I love these beautiful pieces of art. The southern belles are my favorites too.
thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday.
hugs
Sissie
Hi Jil - Such beauties! I remember as a child buying these prestamped pieces in Woolworth's or Kress's and hurrying home to work on them. I have a few I've made myself, some from relatives, and some I've collected over the years ~ they are treasures and yours are beautiful ~ I'm with you on the faces!! Thanks so much for sharing your treasures with us. Happy Pink Saturday to you....Dru
Gorgeous vintage linens...I have always admired the pieces with the Southern Belles on them especially!
Susan
Oh, the embroidery on these pieces are just BEAUTIFUL♡♡♡ And the efforts you engaged into them!!!
I enlarged them and enjoyed the lovey works.
Thank you very much for stopping by. I love roses as well♬♬♬
Hugs to you, xoxo orchid*
I really enjoyed your southern belles. I used to have several my self. I'm going to have to dig them out and appreciate them again.
Thx for sharing.
HPS
LL
Happy Belated Pink Saturday and thank you so much for the inspiration! Everything looks so lovely.
blessings,
karianne
How lovely! I love Southern Bells too. In fact, I have one that graces a throw pillow on my bed. It makes me smile every morning when I add it to my freshly made bed. I enjoyed the time I spent embroidering it too.
Oh I love old linens with embroidery on them! Especially flowers, ladies and pretty things all in a row!
I love your Southern Belle embroidery. So pretty. Thank you for sharing. I,m your newest follower.
~Clara
Hi Jil, what a delight strolling along with your Southern Belles. They are so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/
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