So much of these photos reminded me of when my paternal grandmother Clara would renovate tattered dishtowels that others would throw out or use as rags. She would to embroidery, tatting and cut work. A hole would become a flower the edges of the towels would be tatted with the most beautiful designs in different colors. She would use them as doilies/scarves for dressers. She never quilted but did handi needlework. She taught my cousins and myself how to crochet a large tablecloth. She was so talented. She could use a sewing machine but handwork was her favorite because of being portable. Thanks you for sharing this.