Using Vintage/Retro Lace, Embroidery and Crocheting

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03-25-2019, 01:01 AM

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Moira in N.E. England

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Originally Posted by Tartan

Before cutting any lace, zig zag stitch to hold the edge to keep it from unraveling. For pillow tops, I would sew the pillow edges with the lace over and then trim off the extra.

Thanks for your tips!

03-25-2019, 03:53 AM

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QuiltMom2

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I've had odd linens (stained embroidered napkins, a couple handkerchiefs) I've used the motifs as appliques on crazy quilt blocks, stitched the lace/tatting along the edges. Like tranum, I say that's better than the charity shop.

03-25-2019, 06:50 AM

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dlv

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There is a Quilting Vintage! Facebook group. A lot of very knowledgeable people in that group. I'm sure they'd be able to answer your questions.

03-26-2019, 07:27 AM

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maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

Before cutting any lace, zig zag stitch to hold the edge to keep it from unraveling. For pillow tops, I would sew the pillow edges with the lace over and then trim off the extra.

I agree with this. Sew first, cut later. I would even sew two or more lines near the proposed cut, in the seam allowance.