In my hunt for ideas to use up some of the heirloom linen I have in my possession, I came across an idea for using old doilies. Well actually the pattern uses two circles of pretty fabric, but I instantly saw a use for my Grans old doilies.
I'm not sure of the provenance of this first piece. Mum assures me it was Grans.
A closer look at the stitching tells me it wasn't made by Gran. Unless it was a very early piece, or maybe it was made for her and she used it. It does have some staining and that tear in the edge, but I was able to hide those.
I also found a use for the smaller round doilies below.
The oval is now in use on my dressing table in our bedroom.
I used this tutorial to make use of these smaller heirloom pieces.
The pattern says to use two round pieces of fabric, but I didn't bother backing my doilies, I just went for it and they turned out fine. Having the finished edges made it possible.
They really did not take long at all to make.
I am delighted with them.
The only items I had to purchase were the big beads for their heads.
At this time I'm not sure what will become of them, for now I just want to enjoy their company. But in the future? Who knows?
I have one daughter, who remembers my Gran. And two daughters in law.
I also have three Grand daughters.
Two heirloom posts in one day!
I'm getting through them. And happy to be finding uses for them, rather than leaving them folded in a box.
15 comments:
Cute little angels, they would look good on a Christmas tree.
Such a great idea using doilies for the sweet angels.
oh lou those are super adorable and precious...what a fantastic idea and something lovely to pass on someday
Gorgeous Angels make with the special doilies.
Love the angels. I'll have to sort my doileys again.
Such a wonderful idea, using up your precious family doilies this way.
those angels are adorable... by the way we had your Sausage and mushroom stroganoff last night and the recipe is now included in our favourites!
Hugz
I have seen similar dolls with the bottom of the skirt sewn and a small lavendar bag inside the skirt
Those little doiley angels turned out so wonderful Lou - I have bookmarked that pattern, it is nice & simple. You are on a roll!
Well done - you're right, it's good to see them being used and enjoyed.....off to check out that link now :-)
Those last two show off the embroidery to perfection! What a great use for the doilies. xx
I have some doilies made by my grandmother. They are all lace—no fabric. Your little angels would look good on your Christmas tree. Lovely momentous of your grandmother
These are lovely and such a great way to use the doilies.
Such sweet little angels and the perfect way to showcase the doilies. Well done.
Amazing Angels!! What an inspired idea to use these beautiful heirloom pieces into the gorgeous Fabric Angles!!!
Clever girl!
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