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MaryJanesNiece Posted - Mar 21 2025 : 1:01:06 PM
I have 2 questions for everyone from my mom. She asked me if there is a way to fix this doily. I am honestly not sure. Can you fix it? If so, how?


Then how do you know if they are hand made or purchased from a store (mass produced)? Is there a good way to tell the difference?


Thanks!

Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025
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MaryJanesNiece Posted - Mar 24 2025 : 2:06:50 PM
Marie, I will send you a message.

Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025
churunga Posted - Mar 21 2025 : 10:47:47 PM
Thanks for thinking of me Heather.

The top doily does not look as if it would be so difficult to repair. I'd need a good close-up or to actually see the piece first. Message me with a close-up and I will tell you if I can fix it.

A store-bought doily is usually too perfect. It may not even be crochet - just a piece of threading that tries to pass for crochet. The fabric also has a coating on it that one feels sometimes on bolts of fabric - it's a finish to make the fabric transport well and look nice on the shelf. I looked closely at the picture for certain anomalies in the stitches. One should be able to discern that not all the stitches are exactly perfect in a handmade piece. Crochet CANNOT be manufactured by a machine as knit sometimes is.

Marie
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nndairy Posted - Mar 21 2025 : 1:33:35 PM
I bet Marie can tell you how to fix it! She does amazing work that way. I honestly have no idea to either question. I do have some holes that could use repairs though, so I'm interested to see the responses.

~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington


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