MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
7493 Posts
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!
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nndairy
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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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
churunga
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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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.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2025 : 2:06:50 PM
Marie, I will send you a message.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025
2 Questions
Posted - Mar 21 2025 : 1:01:06 PM
