What to do with old doilies.

A lot of people ask me if doilies are out of date. I guess they could be if they were used in the same old way as our moms and grandmas used them. Nowadays women can't seem to figure out how to use them. Here are some pics of what I think brings doilies out of antiquity and shows them in a more modern context.

This one has an Ed Hardy feel to it and the red 3-D roses give it some dimension.

These pineapple stitch peacocks are lovely but I would have had no idea where to display something like that if I hadn't framed it.

Lampshades covered in doilies throw off interesting lighting patterns on the wall. And just hung from the ceiling are sculptural works of art.










Wall hangers and dreamcatchers and clock faces.

     I hope you think grandma's old doilies aren't so stuffy anymore.

Old quilt, New apron

Here are a few pictures of an apron that I made using an old quilt that had seen better days and was completely shredded. The border on it was not in such bad condition and it made it's way into this lovely apron.

Life sure hands out crazy stuff. I am sorry blog land that I have been MIA for over a year. Several personal things have happened in my life since I posted last. They have all been good and I will be soon be back to the craftin' vibe again.
My daughter and I have turned in our application for Tulsa's Vintage Market Days scheduled for October of this year. We will be combining our talents and some wonderful creations are in the works.
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