I love to
Iron!
Really I do. . .
I learned to iron at a very young age. . .
Back when we didn't have starch in a spray can
Nor did we have spray bottles full of water. .
Or nice irons that produced steam
Back when I was young. . . we dampened our
washed cloths with a "sprinkling bottle"
(I guess that is what they were called)
Then we would "roll" the clothes and put them in a bag.
We always washed on Monday's and when I married
I kept that day as Wash Day. . So
Tuesday is Ironing Day!
Today that is what I did. . .Iron
I ironed my clothes and then I ironed some
Pillow Cases. . .
I will stack these gently on the linen shelf
They will be nice and crisp when I put them on my bed
Just a little life pleasure, fresh crisp ironed pillow cases.
This pillow case I found at the DI. . $1.
(have you seen the outrageous cost of bedding at department stores?)
I am so happy when I find something at the discount stores
And even better at DI
I love the beautiful detail and embroidery work. .
I found these lovely pillow cases at a yard sale for $2.
No, I don't iron sheets. . . Although I use to. .
But now, I don't iron them . . .oh, unless they are wrinkled.
I love a beautifully made bed.
And I am a little "different" with the sheets I have on my bed.
I like a plain colored sheet on the bottom and
A printed sheet on the top. . .
(I know, it is just a little quirk I have!)
Most printed sheets come in a package with the bottom and the top
So, I buy a plain bottom and then I look in DI for a
Nice printed top sheet. . .Found this one the other day. .$1.
I just have this last table cloth to iron and then I am done.
I can't wait to show you this one. . .I got it at a yard sale.
Oh, And it is Vintage!
Well, how about you. . Do you like to Iron?
And do you like a particular type of sheet?
I know I am not the only one with quirky ways. . (?)
I am going to link this with
Come back again. . .K
I avoid ironing as much as possible lol. I remember my mom using a shaker bottle and cooking Argo Starch on the stove to starch our clothes...Yikes. Your linens are so pretty great finds. I know it probably feels so good to sleep on nice crisp sheets.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of ironing but your pictures are certainly tempting. I love your embroidered fabrics.
ReplyDeletexo,
Abby
Karie, I do not iron at all. My iron is broke and I haven't bought a new one. Love those pillowcases you found at a yard sale. Sleeping on nice pillow cases is heaven. Joni
ReplyDeleteI don't like to iron...but I do it. I like my tops to have creases in the arms...no wrinkles...and I love to touch up doilies and pillowcases. I don't have beautiful ones like yours though!
ReplyDeleteI remember my mom sprinkling the clothes and rolling them up in a plastic bag before she ironed them. I used to love to iron, but not so much now. You have some beautiful linens.
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Laura
We all have some task that gives satisfaction - yours is ironing, mine is laundry. What great prices you got on all those lovely linens.
ReplyDeleteI love fresh line dried sheets. I also like to spray them with a light smelling fragrance before they go in the linen closet.
ReplyDeleteI usually just iron the pillowcases and the "turn down" part of the top sheet.
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xoxo Bunny Jean
@ Bunny Jean's Decor and More! (main blog)
I don't really mind ironing. I just finished five minutes ago actually! I listen to stories while I iron or else I watch a DVD of some kind, it makes the time pass faster.
ReplyDeleteI like heavy, expensive sheets, but I can't afford them so I buy what I find on sale. I like my sheets in sets the way you buy them in the store. The way you like them sounds interesting and unique, I'm sure it makes for a beautifully made up bed.
Your pillowcases are lovely, I have a thing for pretty pillowcases!
Hugs, Cindy
I love your linens. I hadn't thought of putting a printed sheet on the top. I feel so luxurious when I have fresh white sateen sheets. I have ruined my children and their spouses forever, I've given them all pillow top beds, thick quilted mattress covers and sateen sheets for their weddings.
ReplyDeleteI also find it relaxing to crochet and haul it around with me as well as crocheting while watching tv (no guilt. lol).
Have a Lovely Day,
~Alicia~