Vintage Threads and Loops

Vintage Threads and Loops

Preserving our fiber history...one stitch at a time ...

Welcome to Vintage Threads and Loops!

Hello!  My name is Tammy Ruiz and I’m a fourth-generation crafter located in Western NY. 

When in my happy place, there is always some type of fiber and a needle or hook in my hand.  Through the years, I've found that my preference tends to be “unplugged” with my go-to’s being mostly all hand work such as hand quilting, punch needle, rug hooking, rug braiding, repro antique samplers and wool applique.

Having a vintage style, collecting antique items and attaching a stitched piece to them is also a fun hobby of mine.  Whether it be through creating, collecting or decorating, may you also receive as much joy preserving our fiber history!

~ Tammy

Have questions or would like to place an order?  

You may reach me at:  Tammy@VintageTandL.com

  

For your consideration is this accent spool lamp. This lamp is comprised of a large antique spool with seven threaded antique spools surrounding the large spool, secured by a ribbon and topped with the lampshade. This lamp measures 20 1/2" tall and the base measures 5 3/4" wide. To purchase and to receive an invoice for payment, please email your name, address and phone number to: Tammy@VintageTandL.com Shipping will be added upon purchase. Many thanks!
$112.00
Completely assembled and stitched by hand, this square wool penny mat makes a wonderful addition to an antique table or on the back of an upholstered piece of furniture. Completely comprised of 100% wool, this mat consists of 36 (triple) sets of wool pennies that have been buttonhole stitched together, then the penny stacks are buttonhole stitched to a black scalloped wool background, which is stitched to a mustard background and finally the mat is stitched to a black wool background. To complete this mat, the reverse side is finished off with a solid black backing. For added interest, each outer corner has been dog-eared/folded forward and attached with buttons. Shipping will be added upon purchase. Payment method: Venmo, please. You may reach me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com To claim this square mat of many circles, please email to me your name, address and phone number and in return, I will send you an invoice. Many thanks!
$120.00
This round table mat has been hand-appliqued using a wool-blend fabric to create a 'puckered/aged' look. With a 14" outside diameter and the center orange circle measuring 4", this Fall piece makes a nice candle mat, a centerpiece on your table or it may be used under a hot dish on your table. To reserve this piece, please email me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com Payment plus travel to your home may be sent using Venmo or Payal. Many thanks.
$68.00
This pumpkin mat ate all of her veggies growing up.....she is large, measuring a full 22" in diameter!! The outer-most fabric is a mottled cotton and the scalloped black background is black wool. All the pumpkins and leaves are 100% wool and the details have been hand-embroidered. For the back of this piece, I chose a cotton fabric that has a distressed orange/rust background with faded leaves. You can flip this mat over and use the reverse side as a second option! She was a true joy to stitch! To reserve this piece, please email me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com. Payment plus travel to your home may be sent using Venmo or Payal. Many thanks.
$95.00
This simple "1803" cross stitch sampler was stitched on a slightly distressed/aged linen. The professional finish is in an 16"W x 12.5"H ridged wooden frame (no glass) and enclosed on the back side with a wire hanger. From my home to yours, what type of grouping will you choose for this piece? To claim, please email me (Tammy@VintageTandL.com) your name and address to receive an invoice. Price + travel to your home may be made via Venmo or PayPal. Many thanks!
$75.00
This festive bowl filler is cross stitched onto coffee-stained linen, with a prim black and gray fabric on the left side border, then stuffed and three buttons were added for interest. The pillow measures 5.5" tall and 14" wide. Add a couple of spooky trinkets to finish filling your bowl. To purchase and to receive an invoice, please email me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com Price plus travel and she is all yours. Trick or treat!!
$27.00
This metal and wood antique seed scoop is the holder of a Fall pumpkin. Using Valdani variegated threads, I punched this pumpkin through a harvest gold piece of wool and finished off the back with distressed fabric. This pumpkin is affixed to the scoop with magnets; therefore, the stitched piece may be removed to use the scoop in a different way for other groupings. Dimensions: The scoop is 8" wide, 9.5" tall and 5" deep. To purchase and receive an invoice, please email me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com Price plus travel to your home.
$48.00
This 'Lil Pumpkin is cross stitched onto a harvest linen and framed in a chunky, oversized frame. The stitching is 2.25" x 2.25" finished into a 7"H x 7"W x 1.5"D wood frame. The frame backing includes an easel to be able to stand on a mantle or tabletop. Price plus travel to your home. To purchase and to receive an invoice, please email me at: Tammy@VintageTandL.com Thank you
$29.00