Winter Textile Antiques

I do love winter, but I think that I may be ready for a break.

Between all the snow that we have gotten this year and now the record breaking cold, I am ready to move on. I thought I would share a few antiques before I pack them away for another year.

I think that I have shared this punch rug before, but I love it so.

Last year I bought this large hooked rug at an estate sale.

It was rather dirty and dusty, so I used the snow technique to clean it.

With fresh frozen snow, cover it and gently rub it in. I let it sit for about an hour and then used a whisk broom to brush all the snow off. It works wonderfully and the rug never gets wet.

I love how it looks over the couch in our home office.

This stays out all year.

I don't have the heart to pack it away :)

  

I bought this punch needle at a different estate sale and also cleaned it in the snow.

It's still a bit stained, but I don't mind.

My last piece isn't a textile, but a sweet oil painting. 

What you can't tell from this picture is its diminutive size

So precious at only 4 by 6 inches.

*sigh* maybe I'm not ready for Winter to go after all, it's hard to pack these treasures away ;)

  

Your servant rejoices,

    because, Lord, I set my hope on you.

Indeed you, Lord, are kind and forgiving,

    overflowing with gracious love to everyone who calls on you.

~Psalm 86:4-5

Blessings, Patti