I had an aunt who used to collect turtle objects and I liked that you could always find something for her...but on the other hand, I didn't like that she most likely got all kinds of turtle junk that wasn't important or special.
But I think I've found my true love. And I'm probably way behind the times and you'll all say "Angela, EVERYONE loves that." But ah well..I've just fallen head over heals....
and what is it? Cathrineholm Enamelware. LOVE. I don't have any of my own, so I have to steal these photos from other people...
(photo by H is for Home)
(photo by Sew Katie Did)
(photo by lolie jane)
Oh I could go on and on... I'm completely in love. And I don't have a thing! I'll admit, that my love sort of started with a mild obsession with this line, Put a Lid on It, by Michael Miller.
(image by Hawthorne Threads)
There are a rainbow of colors in the fabric line and I finally gave in and just ordered a bit of the grey and the navy colored prints. I decided (with the help of Kaelin) that what I really wanted was the ACTUAL kitchenware and not the fabric. So I didn't go overboard....just enough to keep me happy until I can find some actual Cathrineholm Enamelware.
So here's my question for you all...have you heard of this? Have you found some? Do you have some that you want to send me? ;) How should I find it? There are some up on Ebay and Etsy but the prices scare me!! I don't want to me to be taken for a fool. And I don't have the need (right now) to own the REALLY rare pieces...plus I want a SMALL collection.
Suggestions?!
Well, you might start with a lovely tea towel from my shop ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Amy, I totally forgot about your darling tea towels and fabrics. LOVE them!!
Deletei have heard of it. the chick over at in color order collects cathrineholm (among other things).
ReplyDeleteit's cute and i love enamelware. i don't, however, have the urge to collect anything except postcards that have been mailed to me. i just don't have the patience to deal with a lot of junk.
I do like it, but I don't know much about it. Good luck! Half of the fun is in the hunt!
ReplyDeleteI just started paying attention to it as well. I love the clean lines and bright colors...
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to collect something, this is definitely a good thing to collect!
ReplyDeletePS. If you search ebay for completed auctions of the enamelware, you will get an idea of what the value of the pieces is. Ebay is great for that reason because usually the true value comes out of the auctions because collectors follow the pieces and bid accordingly.
DeleteThe prices on ebay and etsy are usually very high. It's pretty hard to find CH at thrift stores but it happens. Once in a while you can find a decent deal at a flea market/antique mall (at least you save the shipping cost). Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteI have not seen it before. I wish I had some to share with you. The fabric is too cute and would be fun to use in the kitchen. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is new to me. I guess I live under a rock because it's the good 'old, boring, non-stick gray Teflon that sets my heart to pounding. LOL But that fabric IS causing a little bumpity-bump. I hope you find what you're looking for, at an affordable price.
ReplyDeleteI am in the same covet boat! Anna of Noodlehead has scored a few at thrift stores. THRIFT STORES!!! In the meantime, I have a china cabinet full of vintage pyrex, the poor man's Cathrineholm.
ReplyDeleteYou should come to Sweden and look in the thriftstores here! Enamel was the "ordinary peoples' china" back in the days and you can usually find it to good prices. Might be little chipped but not that it affects the function.
ReplyDeleteI have a cast iron pot (big one!) with enamel from Kockums (also Swedish as Cathrineholm is) that i bought at a flee market for 15 dollars...
I've not come across it, but suspect if it's all over the internet as a craze, collecting the fabric would be cheaper ;o)
ReplyDeleteflea markets!
ReplyDeleteI could have sworn I saw this at my LQS and will be going over the weekend and can look for you. I thought it was very cute when I saw it as well.
ReplyDeleteok forget that note. I was reading way too fast over a break and misread! sorry.
ReplyDeleteI love vintage cookware and only pick up pieces at thrift stores when I come across them. The prices online are so high because the sellers know that the items are collected, so they take advantage. I also only buy pieces that I will use as the storage in our kitchen is minimal. I also buy Pyrex for food storage instead of using plastic containers.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to find in my area though, as there are a lot of vintage lovers.
I bought a yard of the colorful navy print too because of my love for it.
I think your mini-quilts are absolutely to die for. How extremely talented you are. I Love the story behind the quilt I saw on Quilt Story, which led me here. I really know all about the pain, struggles and heartbreak. I went through all that for 20 yrs from 1970-1990. They have better methods today but it is all so very hard for those involved in it. I'm glad to read that you have a little girl. I wasn't so lucky. It makes my great-nieces and nephews lucky, spoiled little kids though, who love me very much. Things don't always work out like we want but that's life. Have a very Good Weekend. Cathe
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet compliment! Thank you! I definitely know that I'm extremely lucky to have my miracle girl. I NEVER take her for granted and I eat up every moment with her!
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