Banner Hanging

Turn a few old, graphic doilies into a simple wall hanging using a cast off wooden dowel, some vintage string, and a curtain tie back. What I love about these pieces is their intricate handmade designs that can be shown off so easily with a simple colored background. Creating the sensibility of a mobile gives the pieces the right light and airy relief needed to bring them up to date and display them as art objects. I am especially fond of the larger piece featuring stars. I remember these types of pieces on my grandmother’s furniture held in place with metal corkscrew pins with clear acrylic tops. I think it’s great to re‑invent these pieces today for a fresh and beautiful appreciation of handcrafts from the past.

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Lace Coasters

Jenny has always loved vintage hand-loomed tatting and has purchased many pieces at local church fairs. The trouble was figuring out how to showcase them in a modern way without taking away their charm. By having a colored background with the wall hanging you can provide impact and you get to play a bit more with them and be more inventive.
For these coasters, follow the same instructions as the Decoupage Plates.

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Pillow

In today’s decorating there seems to be no place for doilies, unless you are fond of the Victorian era. Here is a perfect way to incorporate Grandma’s hand-tatted doilies into today’s modern styles.

We purchased this linen pillow from Linen ‘n Things. It has a zippered cover which makes hand-stitching the doily on just a piece of cake.

Another fun idea is to choose two or three lace pieces that resemble snowflakes.

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Lace-wrapped Candle

The pattern this lace creates on the surrounding surface when lit is stunning. We cut this remnant piece of lace to fit the cylinder, then tied it with a bit of seam binding. These types of candleholders can be displayed on a mantle, entry table, or as a centerpiece for a furniture grouping.

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