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My late MIL crocheted doilies constantly - up to the day she passed away in July 2001.
Near the end of her life, she was in a lot of pain from osteoporosis, but if her pain killers prevented her from being able to do the calculations required to ensure even increments, she asked to have her meds reduced.
I have many of these, all different. For Christmas, I decided to have three of them framed for myself and my two daughters, hoping that the daughters will treasure this memento of their grandmother.
How wonderful! Your MIL would be so happy to know that her work is treasured so. I've gone to garage sales and actually bought beautiful hand made treasures that family members didn't care about, so sad.
Ann, what a great way to display your MIL's creations! I can see that she excelled in her crocheting as each round is perfect! I do appreciate seeing good crochet like this and have one table runner & 2 doilies from my Grandmother who can no longer perform needlework due crippling arthritis.
Beautiful! I hope your daughters are enjoying their doilies!
My Grandmother finished her first doiley when she was 14. It sat in a drawer for years.
My mother took it out of the drawer and framed it. It has been in her living room now for at least 15 years. It's one of the first things you see when you walk in the door.
My dear late mother used to make wonderful doilies and table cloths. I never really appreciated the beauty of them till it was too late. I gave many away and alot just got lost in time. Now that I do alot of the needlework myself I can appreciate all the hard work and time that went into each piece. I don't have any of hers but I am working on making memories for my daughters and trying to instill upon them how precious they will be. My baby is 39 and my oldest is 43. All girls and not one of them does needlework or even sews. I guess its just not a priority for them. I remember once even asking my oldest daughter when I went to visit where there was a fabric store. She looked at me like I had bugs crawling out my ears and said, " Mom, no one sews anymore." I guess I just didn't teach them right. But then they would rather buy then sew, so let them.
