Box of Treasures

I bought a box of vintage doilies and linens at the family estate sale. These are just a few of the things that were in the box. There are also several sets of napkins and tableclothes. I'll show you those later. I need to spend some time taking photos. Each of the dresser scarves had stains on them. I used my Mother's trick to remove the stains. I washed the dresser scarves by hand in cold water. Then I made a mixture of half Ivory dishwashing liquid and half color safe bleach. I put the mixure on the stain and rubbed it in with a toothbrush. I then hung the dresser scarves ourside on the clothe line. I checked them daily. By the fourth day outside on the clothesline, the stains had disappeared.

I really like these doilies but the color does not match anything in my house.

This dresser scarf was hand embroidered. The stitching is beautiful. This dresser scarf was also hand embroidered and the edges were hand crocheted. I really like the flowers. The trim is pink and white.

This dresser scarf is my favor. The crocheted edges are wide. The intricate embroidered pattern is a vase with flowers.

This is a closer shot of the embroidered vase.

I think that embroidery is almost a lost art. I seldom see people engaging in the craft. I embroidered years ago. I am so left handed that it is pathetic. My mother tried to teach me the basics. I know that I must have frustrated her. Finally, I bought a book for left handers. The book was really helpful.