How to Use Vintage Lace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use the vintage lace pieces for craft projects.

   Although your great-grandmother might have though that lace, lace doilies and lace-edged handkerchiefs, cloths etc. were too good to use in her day, she has left you with an amazing legacy of well-preserved reminders of the past.
   
   Consider the ways in which you can incorporate the lace pieces into your craft projects.
   
   For example:
   Sew as feature pieces on quilts and hangings Make a larger tablecloth from many smaller doilies and lace pieces Embellish your clothing with old lace for a special look Use in scrapping projects
   - add to cards or scrapbooks; it can also look fabulous as part of the cover of a scrapbook wedding album.
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   Step 2: Consider using old lace as the "something old" for wedding items.

   You might be able to insert it into the dress, or make accessories using it. , After knitting a great tea cosy, dress it up with a flourish of old lace. , Doilies, lace pieces and handkerchiefs edged with lace can make wonderful clothing items.
   
   Just add imagination and turn your doll or teddy into an heirloom. , If it is really beautiful, turn it into a conversation piece and have it framed.
   
   If you know its origin and date, have a small plaque added to the frame as a family heirloom reminder. , If you have a very romantic bedroom, this can be a very elegant use for vintage lace.
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   Step 3: Add it to tea cosies.

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   Step 4: Make doll and teddy clothing from vintage lace.

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   Step 5: Frame a quality piece of vintage lace.

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   Step 6: Use vintage lace in curtain tie-backs.

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