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wordpaintervs 07-28-2011 08:57 AM
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Wow! I make these also. The large one on the coffee table is 25 1/2' and the small one for the end table is about 15 -15 1/2.
I made two of the one on the bottom and they are on my living room end tables. I love them.

Would it be possible to get a pattern for the one on top. It is beautiful. I'd be happy to pay postage or for copies, etc, if it is available.

4L 07-28-2011 09:08 AM
Think about having your doilies framed. I brought some treasured ones to a wonderful framer and he did a marvelous job with double round mats etc. it took a ong time as they hand tacked all around the edges of the doily so it would not slip or move once the frame was hanging on the wall but they turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! Just a thought. They look great on the walls of my 1926 house...

nlgh 07-28-2011 09:54 AM
I love heirloom needlework. That's a beautiful doily.

wordpaintervs 07-28-2011 09:54 AM
Originally Posted by 4L
Think about having your doilies framed. I brought some treasured ones to a wonderful framer and he did a marvelous job with double round mats etc. it took a ong time as they hand tacked all around the edges of the doily so it would not slip or move once the frame was hanging on the wall but they turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! Just a thought. They look great on the walls of my 1926 house...
lucky you. a beautiful old house and framed doilies too. That is pretty expensive but I'd love to have it done. We have a local framing shop here. Thanks for the reply

4L 07-28-2011 10:05 AM
If I knew how to post pics I would let you see two of the larger ones I had done... I don't know how to post pics...

wordpaintervs 07-28-2011 10:11 AM
Originally Posted by 4L
If I knew how to post pics I would let you see two of the larger ones I had done... I don't know how to post pics...
I have a pattern that shows 6 doves almost touching bills together in a circle that I have made twice. It is really challenging. I got it out of an old book I have out on loan. I have to get it back. It is a beautiful pattern and I'd hate to ever lose it. IT is about 25 inches around or so. I made one for my son in D.C. and he told me I was an artist with thread. He paints with different mediums, works at an art store an teaches classes in painting. I'd like to make one for our church. The young preacher works with wood, and I'm betting he could make a frame for it.

4L 07-28-2011 10:21 AM
I would explore that avenue if I were you...

Sewfine 07-28-2011 10:59 AM
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Wow! I make these also. The large one on the coffee table is 25 1/2' and the small one for the end table is about 15 -15 1/2.
I made two of the one on the bottom and they are on my living room end tables. I love them.

Would it be possible to get a pattern for the one on top. It is beautiful. I'd be happy to pay postage or for copies, etc, if it is available.
Wordpaintervs, I will have to look for it. Not sure if this is one I made before Hurricane Katrina or afterward. PM please.

Kitsapquilter 07-28-2011 11:06 AM
Oh that is beautiful~~~
My Mom used to crochet doilies and other nice things with thread like that. I only crochet with yarn. Me and the small crochet hooks just don't get along. Wish I could do that though. I think not many people are into that sort of crochet like they used to be! Keep up the lovely work.

Kitsapquilter 07-28-2011 11:08 AM
Originally Posted by bluteddi
gorgous!! crochet doily/ #10 cotton thread is my go to road trip activity!!

There is a crochet/knit section here???? I gotta go find that!!! how did I miss it???? thanks!
So lovely...thanks for sharing.

grannyp70 07-28-2011 11:14 AM
Beautiful doiley, haven't seen any thing like this in a long time. I use to crochet but I can't anymore due to my hands hurting to bad, but I try and quilt some. great job.

Love angels 07-28-2011 11:20 AM
wow all of those are so beautiful. I could look at them all day. It inspires me to get back into crocheting.

Sweeterthanwine 07-28-2011 11:38 AM
I used to crochet but the arthritis in my hands doesn't like it. My hands get to sore and stiff anymore. I love your piece tho, it is very beautiful.

4L 07-28-2011 11:58 AM
I remember as a child helping put newly laundered and starched doilies on the "stretcher" so they would dry properly and "stiff" with starch..much like our"can-cans" we wore under our poofy skirts and dresses. Mostly sugar water was used as a starching liquid...

GrannieAnnie 07-28-2011 12:06 PM
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
Just finished this. It came from an old book my sister in law owns (booklet) that was called Heirloom or something. Just thought you might enjoy seeing it. Picture taken at 11 p.m. and room isn't that light...used the flash attachment.

It is about 21 inches in diameter.
Beautful! I've tried and I can't crochet tight enough with thread. I admire anyone who can.

GrannieAnnie 07-28-2011 12:07 PM
Originally Posted by 4L
I remember as a child helping put newly laundered and starched doilies on the "stretcher" so they would dry properly and "stiff" with starch..much like our"can-cans" we wore under our poofy skirts and dresses. Mostly sugar water was used as a starching liquid...
Never used sugar water. Mom made starch from corn starch and water---------or the Fautless startch box.

4L 07-28-2011 12:09 PM
I never made it either.. I just helped once things were starched...but I know sugar water was used.. what the proportions were I haven't a clue...or how big a container was used to dunk the 'can-cans" in to get them coated in the sugar water...

wordpaintervs 07-28-2011 02:29 PM
here is a laugh ladies (and gentleman) I thought I used a size 6 on the doiley, but come to find out it was smaller and a size 9, and I'd been looking at the numbers upside down. Is there any hope for me out here....is it Alzheimers...oh woe is me~ (Laughing at my silly self)

Sewfine 07-29-2011 09:21 AM
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Wow! I make these also. The large one on the coffee table is 25 1/2' and the small one for the end table is about 15 -15 1/2.
I made two of the one on the bottom and they are on my living room end tables. I love them.

Would it be possible to get a pattern for the one on top. It is beautiful. I'd be happy to pay postage or for copies, etc, if it is available.
Checked all my books and cannot find it. I checked on line and could not find it there either. Will email mother and see if she has it.

blossom808 07-29-2011 09:22 AM
nice.

blossom808 07-29-2011 09:23 AM
nice.

wordpaintervs 07-29-2011 09:52 AM
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Wow! I make these also. The large one on the coffee table is 25 1/2' and the small one for the end table is about 15 -15 1/2.
I made two of the one on the bottom and they are on my living room end tables. I love them.

Would it be possible to get a pattern for the one on top. It is beautiful. I'd be happy to pay postage or for copies, etc, if it is available.
You are going to a lot of trouble on my behalf and I want you to know how I apprecate that. It sure is nice of you. I bet you do nice things for others a lot. Myself, I make dolls to give away to sick children. It is under my name o here and the title I HOPE THIS HELPS A CHILD WITH CANCER should you want to look at some of the dolls. There are many pages, and you might want to 'skip around' through the pages...maybe first go around page 18 or 19 and forward at first...if you go there.

Thanks for trying to help me. You sure do pretty work.

Vickey S.

Checked all my books and cannot find it. I checked on line and could not find it there either. Will email mother and see if she has it.

Sewfine 07-31-2011 01:57 PM
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
Originally Posted by Sewfine
Wow! I make these also. The large one on the coffee table is 25 1/2' and the small one for the end table is about 15 -15 1/2.
I made two of the one on the bottom and they are on my living room end tables. I love them.

Would it be possible to get a pattern for the one on top. It is beautiful. I'd be happy to pay postage or for copies, etc, if it is available.
Mother does not have it either, but I will look for it in Hobby Lobby whenever I am in there again.

Checked all my books and cannot find it. I checked on line and could not find it there either. Will email mother and see if she has it.

pineneedles4 07-31-2011 04:48 PM
SOOOOO pretty! I love doilies and needlework! I just finished a yellow doily. I should take a picture and share also. I still use doilies around my home. Sometimes I feel like it's becoming a lost art. I have a bin full of old Magic Crochet and Decorative Crochet magazines and I love the way they have graphs in them, so much easier to follow.

wordpaintervs 07-31-2011 05:12 PM
thanks for the comment on my doilie. I use mine in the house as well


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