Quilts with doilies
09-28-2017, 04:39 AM
#71
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Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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I have so many inherited embroidered family linens over 115 years old that I have kept....dresser scarves, hand towels, hankies, luncheon/dinner/cocktail napkins, pillowcases, even tablecloths....and never use.
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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09-28-2017, 05:42 AM
#75
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Location: St. Louis suburbs
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Originally Posted by huntannette
Here a photo of one of the quilts I made with vintage embroidered items....I use mostly damaged items...I repurpose them so thy are not just discarded...
09-28-2017, 06:11 AM
#77
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Western Washington
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Your quilts are beautiful. I really like the quilt using the embroidered items. This summer I took a class from Kelly Cline called Vintage Quilting on using doilies, embroidered works, tea towels, ect. It got me excited for using antique needlework items for quilting, we used our domestic machines and rulers that she has developed. Class was really fun but way to short, I'm hoping she comes back to teach more. Time to hit the antique stores in the town where I live, you have inspired me.
09-28-2017, 07:28 AM
#80
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What a great idea! Recently a gentleman donated 2 full boxes of doilies (he had recently lost his wife) and we have been putting them on our white elephant table a few at a time. Think I'll run to the store and buy up the lot!!!!
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