Several decades back I received an unused set of single-bed cotton sheets that my Great-aunt, a farmer's wife, had bought from a travelling salesman years before.

They were wonderful thick cotton, & I used them till I got a double bed. Dunno what I did with them , whether they were passed on to a family member or went to a charity shop (to be found by some lucky person).

I wish I still had them. The modern cotton & polycotton sheets I have are nuffin' compared to these treasures. Maybe I'll keep an eye on my local charity shops for similar treasures.

Some years ago I bought a lovely old worn linen sheet from a charity shop & have just used another piece to back a wall hanging. I wonder what it's history was.

sandra

I just googled Linen sheets & found some from an exclusive shop - only $AUS465.00 (flat) & $550 (fitted), & $285 for a set of pillowcases!! I might just try the charity shops!!!