tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9494675.post5399827471443729293..comments2023-05-13T11:03:41.225-05:00Comments on Shallow Thoughts from Iowa: Blenback Oilcloth Shelf Edging with StrawberriesMaria Stahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01860866965815658652noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9494675.post-86951251472527168782009-11-20T19:45:00.221-06:002009-11-20T19:45:00.221-06:00My great grandmother used to make baby blocks for ...My great grandmother used to make baby blocks for an orphanage from oilcloth. She cut squares, and then stitched then together with a cross stitch using crochet thread. They were stuffed with cotton. I remember making these with her. (She passed away when I was 10.) I found this site that may give you some info on restoring this edging to a less brittle state. <br /><br />http://Carol Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427826067569433416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9494675.post-90771464868211076472009-11-19T13:41:29.107-06:002009-11-19T13:41:29.107-06:00Well, I just love it. Oilcloth was a big part of a...Well, I just love it. Oilcloth was a big part of a kids life when I was young. Aprons for arts and crafts from 1st to 3rd grade and tablecloths at home. I miss it for sure.<br /><br />Your pictures are very nice. Really shows the print well.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177252615483127694noreply@blogger.com