Vintage bed linens

I've been on a kick for a while of looking for vintage tablecloths. I've found several at estate sales and local antique shops.

Now I'm looking for vintage BED linens. (and yes, that's another B!)

I've been wanting to mix patterns of sheets and pillow cases on my bed for years. I collect pictures of mixing patterns and think about what colors I want to mix, etc. It has such a cool and cozy look to it.

The softer, thinner feel of vintage bed linens is part of what attracts me. And the patterns--mostly the florals--so pretty, don't you think?

This week I found a pair of white vintage pillow cases with crocheted edging and pretty embroidery. They've been added to my bed already, but I'm still looking for some colorful, flowery sheets to add to the look. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a closeup of the edging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that I see these photos I can understand why some people iron their sheets! I might have to start that before I take any more pictures of my bed.

Here are some ideas of what I'd like it to look like eventually with lots of patterns going on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I'm off to an estate sale to see if I can find some more!

 

UPDATE: No linens, but I did get a couple of neat items. I'll post about them later.

Comments

[Deb]

I love those pics! Can't wait to see the treasures you found!

[Barbara H.]

Very pretty! I should probably look for vintage bed linens, too -- it's hard to fins soft floral in stores currently.--

[Becka]

I love vintage linens too. I have found pillowcases and table linens in the past but most I have seen lately are priced pretty high. I am collecting "old" sheets from thrift stores to make a vintage sheet quilt someday. It's on my bucket list. :)

[Bet]

Cool idea, Becka!

[Jane]

Love the idea of "pretty" beds!! Those pillowcases were so sweet! Aren't estate sales just too much fun?!
Jane