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    Old 09-02-2011, 04:18 AM
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    My mother and paternal grandmother used to make those. I personally could never stand to crochet - the longer I did it the tenser I became. But my grandmother taught me all those arts that not many folks do these days. Needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting, drawn work. Oddly, my maternal grandmother was the only one that quilted and I never learned from her. Just started on my own about three years ago - taking a class at the LQS.

    Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
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    Old 09-02-2011, 04:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by icon17
    Love Dollies have collected them for so long can't remember! But I have a Plan in progress now. I've made my own starch and have prepared them so that I can make a Quilt, I've had the 'Idea' for years just needed lots of Dollies! I want it to be 'Victorian' hope it works out the way it is in my Head!! :lol:
    Sounds very interesting. Love to the work in progress.
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    Old 09-02-2011, 04:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
    My mother and paternal grandmother used to make those. I personally could never stand to crochet - the longer I did it the tenser I became. But my grandmother taught me all those arts that not many folks do these days. Needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting, drawn work. Oddly, my maternal grandmother was the only one that quilted and I never learned from her. Just started on my own about three years ago - taking a class at the LQS.

    Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
    Framing them sounds like a good idea.
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    Old 09-02-2011, 05:47 AM
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    I love doilies. Have them everywhere.
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    Old 09-02-2011, 05:55 AM
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    Pretty! Pretty!

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    Old 09-02-2011, 06:37 AM
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    Your doily is beautiful. I love the pineapple design.
    My grandmother used to make them all the time.
    I use a few throughout the house.
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    Old 11-05-2011, 11:00 AM
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    Very pretty! I would love to have a pattern for that one.
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    Old 11-05-2011, 12:54 PM
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    I love to crochet. It is very relaxing. Your doily is beautiful.
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    Old 11-05-2011, 12:56 PM
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    I buy dollies all the time at consignment store...love them...I get them for 1.00 - someday I would like to make one. My friends Mom made a huge box full and instructed that everyone that attended her wake was to get one. I got one and treasure it!
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