Crochet Dollies
09-02-2011, 04:18 AM
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My mother and paternal grandmother used to make those. I personally could never stand to crochet - the longer I did it the tenser I became. But my grandmother taught me all those arts that not many folks do these days. Needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting, drawn work. Oddly, my maternal grandmother was the only one that quilted and I never learned from her. Just started on my own about three years ago - taking a class at the LQS.
Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
09-02-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by icon17
Love Dollies have collected them for so long can't remember! But I have a Plan in progress now. I've made my own starch and have prepared them so that I can make a Quilt, I've had the 'Idea' for years just needed lots of Dollies! I want it to be 'Victorian' hope it works out the way it is in my Head!! :lol:
09-02-2011, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
My mother and paternal grandmother used to make those. I personally could never stand to crochet - the longer I did it the tenser I became. But my grandmother taught me all those arts that not many folks do these days. Needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting, drawn work. Oddly, my maternal grandmother was the only one that quilted and I never learned from her. Just started on my own about three years ago - taking a class at the LQS.
Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
Your doily is beautiful. I can admire the work without wanting to do it. :) I think I still have one or two around somewhere. I keep thinking I should frame them.
11-05-2011, 12:56 PM
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I buy dollies all the time at consignment store...love them...I get them for 1.00 - someday I would like to make one. My friends Mom made a huge box full and instructed that everyone that attended her wake was to get one. I got one and treasure it!
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