Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Sharing a fabulous vintage haul of linens and slow stitching textile treasures from our pre Fleur Woods Retreat Green Door Retreat adventures.

Thanks to the amazing organisation by Zoe from Green Door Studios and brilliant guiding by Kristin, we spent the day in Sydney and visited the Sewing Basket in Newington and Balmain, Fabric Obsessions, and the Merchants Warehouse with lunch at the beautiful Drummoyne Rowing Club looking out over the water.

And then yesterday Chris and I headed out to Bowral and visited a range of op shops (Father O’Briens, Red Cross, Vinnies and the Salvos) as well as Dirty Janes. We also visited the beautiful yarn store Castle Handmade. We found some incredible treasures including what I have subsequently discovered is a Mary Card tablecloth with the most gorgeous pictorial woodland animal crochet edging. I purchased it for $30 and have discovered it is valued at $700-$1000.

Mary Card (1861–1940) was a pioneering Australian crochet designer who revolutionised needlework by introducing charted patterns, making complex filet crochet accessible to many. Overcoming deafness, she built a global reputation for her intricate designs.

I hope you enjoy seeing our vintage linen finds and treasures. We’re so excited to be heading off to day 1 of our Fleur Woods Retreat tomorrow.

I hope you’ve had or are having a good weekend and happy stitching.

Cheers,
Christine