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10-13-2011, 12:02 PM #1
Doilies, place mats and coasters!
Hi there everyone, here are 2 pictures I just took of some of my crochet works; one is a big doily for my mum's dining table and the other is a place mat and the coaster (of which there are more) I made out of crochet 'squares'.
Last edited by fairynatb; 10-13-2011 at 12:58 PM.
FairyNatB
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Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 2 LikesBarbara G., stitches liked this post
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10-13-2011, 02:50 PM #2
FairyNatB,
Thanks for posting these! They are really nice!
I have not tried my hand at doilies yet. My grandmother used to make doilies all the time!
Do you feel crocheting doilies are relatively easy?
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10-14-2011, 05:49 AM #3
Indeed Barbara I think it is relatively easy to make doilies...they are my favorite items to crochet!
FairyNatB
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10-14-2011, 07:59 AM #4
FairyNatB,
I will definitely have to give it a try! My grandmother used to always crochet liitle "snow flakes" that we could hang on the Christmas tree. She dipped them in starch, I think. This made them stiff and kept them nice looking. I will have to do some research, she passed some time ago. But, it was always a nice thing to receive new snow flakes each year in different designs!
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10-14-2011, 08:21 PM #5
I haven't tried making doilies although I really would like to try it one of these days. I also don't have patterns for doilies, and haven't thought of searching for them. Most of the magazines and books I have are for wearables, or practical items like bags, scarves, cozies, etc. For my other patterns for the home items, I look for them online. I like the daintiness and delicate features of doilies and I remember my grandmother's creations - like bedspreads, curtains and table runners! - in the province too when I was little. I got reminded of them with fairynatb's post here
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10-17-2011, 09:44 AM #6
I am happy I brought back good memories to you giftedchild! and Barbara, you definitely should try decorations. When made out of crochet they are long-lasting and delicate. I get most of my patterns online but my cousin's wife also gave me a few magazines she had.
FairyNatB
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11-05-2011, 09:31 PM #7
Hey FairyNatB,
There is a new member who started a thread asking about making shaded doilies. Is that something you know about? She's listed under Newbie and her name is Kat.
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11-06-2011, 07:22 AM #8
No Patti I've never made those but I sure know about doilies so I could have a look...I also helped Poppy with her baby afghan (sort of helped)...lol.
FairyNatB
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11-09-2011, 09:56 AM #9
Those doilies are so beautiful! My grandmother also crocheted doilies and when she passed her stuff was given to me. Unfortunately, I was ten and didn't keep up with it all. But I did take up crochet because of it and so far am the only family member who still does it. So a tradition was passed on! Since joining this site there are so many projects I want to do but I just don't know where to begin!! LOL
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11-10-2011, 09:50 AM #10
Thanks Drice! My granma used to knit socks and other things but mainly socks...no one but my mum knew the basics of crochet so I taught myself.
FairyNatB