I love old doilies. If they have pink roses, I love them even more.
Today, I would like to share a few favorite pieces from my collection of vintage crochet with you. These are all items that I purchased at antique stores, so I do not have patterns for any of them.
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| This doily is worked with tiny, tiny thread. It looks smaller than some size 30 that I compared it to, but it is a little thicker than sewing thread. |
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| And I love this sweet little doll, too. She is wearing such a pretty little dress with a petticoat underneath, and a dainty pearl necklace. I wonder if she was made for a little girl to play with, or maybe she was intended to be displayed on a lady's dresser. |
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| This doily is one of my all time favorites. The roses are made of individually crocheted petals that have been sewn together to form each rose. I am going to try making some like this soon. |
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| So beautiful. |
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| I always wonder about the person who made these beautiful old items. How long did it take them to make it? Was it a gift for someone special? How did it wind up in a bin full of old linens in an antique shop in Gladewater, Texas? |
Do you have any special old crochet pieces you would like to share photos of? Maybe something your mother or grandmother made? A piece with a special story? I would love to hear about it! You can contact me at:
Have a lovely weekend!
