Lyddie's Field Notes

The One I Still Think About

The One I Still Think About

Every maker has a piece they still think about. This reflection explores the delicate balance between preserving historically significant antique textiles and giving vintage grain sacks, flour sacks, and heirloom...

The One I Still Think About

Every maker has a piece they still think about. This reflection explores the delicate balance between preserving historically significant antique textiles and giving vintage grain sacks, flour sacks, and heirloom...

For the Woman Behind Every Stitch

For the Woman Behind Every Stitch

Behind every handcrafted piece at LS Mercantile is the dedication of a mother whose skilled hands have spent countless hours sewing, creating, and preserving heirloom-quality textiles. This heartfelt reflection celebrates...

For the Woman Behind Every Stitch

Behind every handcrafted piece at LS Mercantile is the dedication of a mother whose skilled hands have spent countless hours sewing, creating, and preserving heirloom-quality textiles. This heartfelt reflection celebrates...

Research Before Restoration

Research Before Restoration

Learn why researching antique and vintage textiles is an essential part of our process. From heirloom lace to historic grain sacks and quilts, we believe preserving textile history is just...

Research Before Restoration

Learn why researching antique and vintage textiles is an essential part of our process. From heirloom lace to historic grain sacks and quilts, we believe preserving textile history is just...

Fresh Air for Forgotten Things

Fresh Air for Forgotten Things

Discover the quiet beauty of washing and caring for vintage textiles, antique grain sacks, feed sacks, and quilts. This reflective story explores how preserving heirloom linens gives historic fabrics a...

Fresh Air for Forgotten Things

Discover the quiet beauty of washing and caring for vintage textiles, antique grain sacks, feed sacks, and quilts. This reflective story explores how preserving heirloom linens gives historic fabrics a...

The Farm Museum

The Farm Museum

Sometimes the most meaningful adventures are waiting just around the corner. Visiting the Rutherford County Farm Museum reminded us to slow down, support local history, and learn from the people...

The Farm Museum

Sometimes the most meaningful adventures are waiting just around the corner. Visiting the Rutherford County Farm Museum reminded us to slow down, support local history, and learn from the people...