The case of the empty suitcase

The decluttering project continues unabated. I'm loving the way that space is magically appearing. This morning I went upstairs with one thought in mind: What can I get rid of next? I saw a vintage suitcase that looked promising.

Vintage suitcases make great storage. But sometimes I think I fill them with nothing but good intentions.

This one, for example. All of those linens and doilies that I really didn't want but were too good to throw away or donate went in this suitcase. I'm pretty sure I didn't intend to buy any of these - they just came in a box with something that I did want.

Lots of pretty linens stitched with care.

Lots of lovely crochet.

A little tablecloth appliqued with crinoline ladies. The skirt is open on the sides, so an embroidered napkin can be tucked in. I vaguely remember acquiring this.

I had forgotten all about this.

A stamped embroidery piece for a child's apron.

With scotty dogs on the border.

All of it deserves a better home than a suitcase. So my project today is getting it ready to sell. (At the urging of some of you, there's now an eBay link in my sidebar.) And the suitcase is empty already, and since I never liked it that much, it's going to the town Swap Shop.

I think the house feels lighter already. It helps that it's a beautiful sunny day, and that a bluebird has been singing his heart out all morning.  

 

 

Comments

[Shara]

WOW. I just looked at your Completeds - you are having one heck of a MONTH in sales! That is awesome. I cannot believe how much feedsacks are selling for.......I have basket full and no real true love of them....Hmmmm...:)

[Into Vintage]

Gaaahh. Normally I would want to reach right through the monitor and grab that suitcase by the handle! Instead I'll grab some inspiration from this post in regard to a certain dresser I have that's filled to the brim with leftover linens and who knows what else.

[Kat]

Those Scotty dogs are so cute!

[Kathy]

These are beautiful and I understand EXACTLY what you mean about those good intentions. I just recently and finally started cutting the cutters.
Now these can be snatched up by someone who will use and enjoy them. Well done!

[Renee]

I must tell you every time I have lost every bid I have placed. From valentines to millinery. Perhaps I will have better luck with these. A suitcase full to repurpose is just what I have been looking for! Smiles...Renee

[Brenda Kula-Pruitt]

Now why don't I ever come across goodies like that?
Brenda

[Amy]

I do the same with suitcases - even the tags! I just keep filling them and filling them and filling them . . .

[Mitzi Curi]

Lovely linens, Barbara! The two terriers are my favorite.