Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 11:16:11 AM
The other day I stumbled across what appeared to be a vintage doily with beads on the outer edge-apparently to weigh the doily down so the wind wouldn't take it-then it was then placed over a water pitcher....you know to keep out bugs, etc. I guess for outdoor picnics, etc.?
Anyway....does anyone have an idea where I could find these charming little treasures? I don't even know what they are called----
Well, Melody, I don't know what they are called but I plan to just take a doily and do some beading on it myself. The one we have over our water carafe here (our recent glamping trip) was one I found at a thrift for 25 cents and it had the trim in the center (ribbon, tiny silk flowers and beading) already on it. I hadn't had a chance to bead the edge, but I intend to do that. It would also fit over a pitcher. CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 12:33:29 PM
Aren't they gorgeous!! I have to do this. There are a few vintage doilies around here that survived my last quilt I made-I used them as embellishments on a vintage hankie quilt I made for my sister.
Thanks for the quick response it was making me nuts-
Crochet Doilies with Beaded Edge?
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 11:16:11 AM
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