Layers and Layers of Collaged Lace and Doilies

Hello dear blogging friends!

  

Just before Easter I showed you an image of a new

Lace and Doily Throw I was starting to

assemble!

Well I am happy to say that it is now finished!

I started with an antique cotton tablecloth which had been

edged in a some exquisite hand crocheted cotton

which I used for the base.

Everyone knows just how much I love these beautiful

doilies whether cut lace, Battenburg or hand crocheted

and I can't think of a more sumptious look

when they are all put together

layer upon layer

 butting up and overlapping each other

 to create a sea of beautiful patterns of lace

swirling around the cloth

in perfect harmony with each other.

When I arrived at a pleasing effect to the eye

I started on another journey of layering the assembled

top to a prepared base of batting under which

is yet another beautiful white damask

vintage linen tablecloth 

(which was almost the same size in this case)

and once all three layers were pinned I was

ready to start some machine quilting

up and down the layers and in and out of the looped

doilies and around and around I went.

The final step in the whole process was

to sew through all layers with a large 

number of pearl and white 

new and vintage buttons. 

The quilted underside looks a bit like this and

these beautiful roses form part of the amazing patterned

linen thread work of the cloth underneath.

These pieces are precious and highlight

the amazing handwork

(and machine work)

of these well preserved pieces of linen and cotton lace work.

♥♥♥

This is my idea of some beautiful bliss

so I'm linking this post to

What's It Wednesday  at Ivy and Elephants with Patti

♥♥♥

This piece of lace work could be used as a throw over 

a chair or couch, as a wall hanging or a centre 

cloth for table or bed.  

It really is a keep sake for someone and I am

considering putting it up for sale.

It measures 41" x 48" approx inc. the lace border.

If you are interested just email me

at

suziqu@tpg.com.au

(I am happy to let you know that this new quilt has been sold

and is flying it's way to California!).

Some of you may remember this quilt above I posted about

a couple of years ago.  I think it has created

more interest than any other quilt

I have posted on my blog

so

I do hope this new work inspires many of you out there who love

 to create with lace and doilies to let

your heart run free! 

xox Suzy