If you have read much of my blog then you know I collect vintage christmas stuff with abandon. You would also know that I adore vintage textiles, so OF COURSE I collect vintage christmas fabrics.
In fact my collection is quite extensive.
Over at True Up it's nothing but christmas prints from now through Dec 25. They also have a flickr pool for fabrics and you can see more there.
I snapped pics of my collection to share here, pardon the creases!
I saved the best for last, this is one is my absolute fav.
I just made a tote bag from this fabric. I love polka dots too. ya think.
These fabrics are just so whimsical and fun. They are almost all border prints and they were sold as yardage. Often they were made into curtains, pillowcases and of course aprons.
oh wow, i'm positively GREEN! Great collection ;)
Posted by: Rosemary | December 03, 2008 at 11:12 AM
O! My! Gaw!! I'm in love with your collection of vinty-fabs! And your tote is just so adorable :)
Posted by: MizSmoochie | December 03, 2008 at 12:20 PM
OK the tree print and the Merry Christmas Language prints are to die for! Great amazing finds!
Posted by: jerusalem | December 03, 2008 at 01:35 PM
My goodness what a super collection!! I think my favorite is the snowman...they are just too cute for their own good.
Posted by: mary | December 03, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Cute fabrics and oh my goodness I love the little bag you made, it's adorable.
Posted by: vera watkins | December 03, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I bought a tote from you a few years ago with your shiny brite favorite fabric and I absolutely adore it! Love your talents!
Posted by: Leslie | December 03, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I kept finding a favorite (candy canes in baskets) and then another (Season's Greetings) and another (Christmas in every language) and another (the snowmen) ... they are wonderful. The only one I have is the last of your Santa border prints - the pillowcase I slept on when I was a kid. Great post!
Posted by: Barbara | December 03, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Holy cow!! I love all of those!! Especially the Christmas tree print!!!
Posted by: Jenny | December 03, 2008 at 05:21 PM
Wow, wow, wow and some more wow's! And I love the tote, darling! *Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | December 03, 2008 at 08:53 PM
What an awesome collection! You are so lucky to have found so many. How long did it take you to collect them all? Are they all vintage?
Peggy
http://pegslifeinthebuttonjar.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Peggy | December 03, 2008 at 08:56 PM
I want to know where to get some of these! I love border prints and these are just so cute.
Posted by: Karen | December 03, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Love the tote bag!!!!
Posted by: Amy | December 03, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Wowser! That is a great collection. I have a few, but not as many as yours. Thanks for sharing (creases and all...who has time to iron during the holidays!)That purse would definately make holiday shopping fun!
Posted by: laurie | December 04, 2008 at 12:44 AM
What a great and beautiful collection you have... I simply adore the purse....I just found your blog...
Susie
Posted by: Susie Vasquez | December 04, 2008 at 01:50 AM
Fabulous collection and a great bag. I would have the hardest time cutting any of these fabrics--what you have done is very inspiring.
Posted by: Joan | December 04, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Wow I love all your fabric!!! And the last one in my favorite too. Great purse!!!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | December 04, 2008 at 10:19 AM
I'm having some serious fabric envy!
Posted by: Amy | December 04, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I'm a huge polka dot fan myself and the bag is gorgeous. As are the fabrics. I love the pink with the red and green. I don't collect Christmas fabrics but I just bought an apron made with the kitten in a stocking border print - so cute. Thanks for sharing your collection!
Posted by: janet | December 04, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I'm so envious of your collection, the fabrics are all so lovely!
Posted by: Heidi Monkey | December 04, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Hey - made me smile to see the vintage fabric you purchased from me in your pictures! So happy it went to a great home. Now I am heading to your shop to shop for friends!
Posted by: deb | December 04, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Of all the blogs I read, Suzy, I could have picked this out as yours without the name or anything. It is so you.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 04, 2008 at 08:39 PM
You have some great vintage collections, lovely holidays.
Posted by: Angelia Armstrong | December 04, 2008 at 08:44 PM
OMG I am loving that purse you made. Soooo very cute. Also love the Santa and Christmas tree fabric. You've got quite the collection there.
Posted by: Sharon | December 05, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Wowzer! What a fab collection of Christmas fabs. I smiled 'cuz I have an apron with the Christmas trees/ornaments & dots. Terrific bag there, too.
Have you visited this blog? Laurie has lots of cool vintage Christmas stuff, too & pics: http://magpieethel.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Posted by: tammyCA | December 05, 2008 at 02:26 AM
Unless the lunchcloth is damaged, it's a sin to *repurpose* them into something else-- ouch! great collection: please preserve!
Posted by: report from the heartland | December 05, 2008 at 08:56 AM