I use it on my tattered tags, Christmas ornaments, signs, and yes, even on fabrics.
It is acetate woven into a loopy design.
It is not from France.
In fact this vintage gimp was manufactured in Union, South Carolina.
Probably 1960's. The mill has long since been shuttered.
I had some old bobbins from a cotton mill.
Secured it with a safety pin with vintage buttons.
Added a sweet distressed cherub tag.
Five pink spools.
Or supplies.
And I saved one pink one for Swap & Tell tonight.
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NOTE: THE FRENCH GIMP SPOOL HAS BEEN SWAPPED!
NOTE: THE FRENCH GIMP SPOOL HAS BEEN SWAPPED!
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Oh they're gorgeous! I live the spools
ReplyDeleteme too....I adore old spools of any kind!
ReplyDeleteif you get time...and I don't want to put you in a hard spot...will you please send me more information about your party??? I would love to know more details...That sounds very interesting. I could not get any other page to load today so I have to bug you!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Of course I love the way you put things together and add a pretty tag! I have some of this. I did not know what it was. Guess I'm never too old to learn. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese spools are so pretty! Love them! Do you have any vintage letter 'L' around? Just asking~
ReplyDeleteLinda
These are just gorgeous Donna! I may need to do something similar with my old bobbins. I love the look. I know they will sell quickly! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
Cute idea Donna. Those will show well and should be good sellers to use or display.
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with such clever ideas.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Those old bobbins are wonderful! I love how your secured the pretty trims with buttons on a safety pin! Such a cute idea and adds to the vintage feel. Sweet tag too!
ReplyDeleteOld spools are fun, I have a few myself. I love how you put yours together. I can just see them in a sweet romantic room.
ReplyDeleteSew pretty . . . love those old spools . . . such a great way to use them.
ReplyDeleteBravo!
Keep Smiling . . . your blogging sister, Connie :)
Those are so cute! Love the spools! Happy sweet weekend! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Donna! I love the trim and the tag. Didn't know it was called gimp. Thanks for making me a little bit smarter. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I had a spool like that that was turned into a candle snuffer...wonder where it is? Thanks for sharing your charming vintage creations at RLTLT. :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to swap my wing for your spool if that's ok with you.
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