When History Repeats Itself

When History Repeats Itself

The handiwork and artistry put in to heirloom linens of the past should still be appreciated today. I enjoy turning intact pieces into works of art as well.

Whether all that remains is snippets of those pieces or they are fully intact, I want to re-purpose them into new items to be cherished today. As someone who has spent hours stitching herself, I love to try to preserve a bit of the stitching past. I love to use snippets of damaged or discarded handiwork to create new treasures to be enjoyed and loved. I love to think of the young lady who spent ho

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I made this sweet heart to commemorate a favorite aunt's 85th๐Ÿ˜ birthday. It is made from a vintage embroidered table scarf. It has vintage lace added and I embroidered her name and birth year. It's lightly stuffed and can hang from a doorknob, Christmas tree or anywhere!
I have three hearts remaining from this vintage scarf. Who would you commemorate? They are ready for personalization. The year could also be done as a birthdate (such as, 4-10-41).
$15 each.

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I have one more raggedy 4th garland available. Featuring vintage fabric strands and vintage quilt stars. 8' long (could be shortened)
$18

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Happy raggedy vintage 4th of July!

Garland of Red twine with scraps of red and blue along with patchwork stars. I found an amazing vintage quilt in NM (badly damaged, so I was ok with cutting it) and cut some stars from a section with holiday appropriate colors.
This one is 8' but could be condensed to 6'. Made-to-order also available.
$18

22/03/2024
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It's not too late to invite a bunny into your home! Especially ones on sale!๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ‡๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’ฎ
Made from vintage embroidered dresser scarves, the matching pair is $25 (regularly $30) and the single bunny is $15 (regularly$18). Includes gift bag and tissue!
Approx. 10"x5".

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Custom stocking from vintage baby quilt.

Reg. $30
Today: $24
Backed and fully lined with flannel.
Personalization available.

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Set of 4
Regular $40
Today $32

Photos from When History Repeats Itself's post 27/11/2023

SET OF 4
Regular $40 TODAY $32

27/11/2023

20% off today only!

25/11/2023

Pillow from vintage linens. Perfect for a baby room!

$34 -20% =
$27 today

Free ship with $40 purchase

25/11/2023

20% off everything today only!

3" hoops for your tree or wall.

$10 original price

25/11/2023

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Free shipping over $40

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WhenHistoryRepeats - Etsy Shop Vintage Linens remade as Ornaments and Pillows by WhenHistoryRepeats located in Round Rock, Texas.

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Announcing a NEW personalized ornament! Send me the signature of a loved one, young or old, and I'll embroider it on a heart of vintage linens. Linens will vary from those shown for a one-of-a-kind ornament.
$22
FREE Priority Shipping on 3 or more.

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New offering! Doilies as art! Kinda boho, kinda cool!
Transform any Doily you or I have! Perfect for a gallery wall or any room needing art!
Up first, 8" variegrated green with cream.
Vintage Doily hand stitched to a gold tone hoop. !
$22 plus shipping if needed!
Previous customer? That's good for 10% off!

12/03/2023

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Spring bunnies are here!
Sold by the garland or solo for filling baskets!

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15/02/2023

Tonight only!!
20% off anything you see on Facebook, Instagram or even Etsy.
Message me what you like!

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Pattern art! Great for bedroom, kids room, bathroom, sewing or craft room
etc.
3-D framed 1968 dress pattern with pattern tissue rose, vintage ribbon and Sophia Loren quote "A woman's dress should be like a barbed wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view." $40
Framed 2-D 1958 dress pattern, 1949 children's coat and pants pattern or 1946 children's pants, overalls and coat pattern $25 each

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Another pretty little pillow! I think this tea cloth came directly from someone's hope chest to me because of it's perfection! Sweet little embroidered flowers and a crocheted finish to the ends, that I left as a fl**ge.
17x11.
$28
20% off today and through Feb. 8

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Farmhouse pillow.
Made from both vintage fabric and vintage embroidery. 12" square
$18
20% off, Saturday February 4 only.

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Vintage crochet doilies for your valentine!
$12 each; framed with your choice of background paper is additional

31/01/2023

Single vintage pillowcase. Beautiful intact embroidery in pink, green and red with scalloped finish on the edge. 21" x 31"
$10

25/01/2023

These sweet little blue birds of happiness are flying off to their new home!

24/01/2023

Say I love you with a vintage Valentine! $12 each or 4/$40.

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Chocolate anyone?
New (vintage) stuff coming soon!!
Purple Vintage Bunny Garland
Who doesn't love a chocolate bunny?