Originally Posted by Evie
Looking forward to the suggestions. My mom left dozens of crocheted pieces. My sisters and nieces and I have taken what we want, but the others are there yet to be put to use. Thought about incorporating them into quilts, but how?
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You're only limited by your imagination! Have fun with this project!
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Way back in 1977 I went to the First Continental Quilting Congress in Virginia and what a show of quilts that was!! I saw Jinny Beyer's quilt "Ray of Light" which won first prize in the Good Housekeeping contest. But, back on the subject at hand...there was also a gorgeous christening quilt which had 6" round doilies appliqued on a royal blue velvet background. I don't crochet but I thought it was such a unique way to combine the two art forms. I should think that if you were to use the finer weight of thread it would work just fine. I don't think it would be practical for an everyday quilt but what an heirloom it would make!!
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I use the crochet thread a lot when making projects. I zig zag stitch over the thread on a fabric tube and then pull the thread to make pretty rouching effects.
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Originally Posted by Holice
There is a book about this. Can't remember the name now or the author. She cut the linens with lace, doilies etc into 1/4 and inserted them into the corners of squares like fans. I have also seen Grandmothers Fan quilts with the lace on the outer edge.
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I had a customer who took her mother's doilies and hand embroidered pillowcases etc to an amish woman and had her incoorperate them into a quilt. It was the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I just couldn't get over how lovely it was. She got it back just when I was finished painting the house and we picked a wall to hang it on that did not have full sunlight. Just beautiful. Next time she calls me back to do something I will get a pic and maybe by then i will have learned how to post pics!
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Originally Posted by pjemark
I had a customer who took her mother's doilies and hand embroidered pillowcases etc to an amish woman and had her incoorperate them into a quilt. It was the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I just couldn't get over how lovely it was. She got it back just when I was finished painting the house and we picked a wall to hang it on that did not have full sunlight. Just beautiful. Next time she calls me back to do something I will get a pic and maybe by then i will have learned how to post pics!
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Thanks to all for your many helpful suggestions and interest!
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I say anything that's beautiful and hand done,,, is perfect for a quilt....All quilts don't have to be "washable".. some are pure artwork or eye candy... and yes, i saw the SQ show with the doiles cut,,, the sky's the limit with art quilts....
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by Holice
There is a book about this. Can't remember the name now or the author. She cut the linens with lace, doilies etc into 1/4 and inserted them into the corners of squares like fans. I have also seen Grandmothers Fan quilts with the lace on the outer edge.
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