In my recent thrift store trips, I've come across some vintage linens with crochet (or tatted?) trim. I love them. I think it's because someone took the time to add a handmade, pretty touch to something that was already pretty. I think of it like sprinkles on a chocolate cupcake. The cupcake is already yummy, but sprinkles add that special touch that didn't really have to be added -- but you're happy they're there. Here are two of my recent finds, awaiting a good Borax soak. . . .
an embroidered table cloth with a crocheted trim
lovely!
a very delicate pillowcase
And then I remembered coming across a lovely tutorial on how to make a pillow case with a crocheted scallop edge. SO gorgeous. I wanted that pillow shown in the tutorial. That. exact. pillow.
So I set out to make it myself! I ordered the fabric from two Etsy shops, The Fabric Farm and Hoot Fabrics, and purchased the yarn from our local Michaels. I gleaned some very, very basic crochet lessons while watching youtube how-to-crochet videos with my Monkey 1 {she made herself a lovely hat!} and gave it a whirl. . . .
The most difficult part of this tutorial is making the blanket stitch foundation for the crocheted trim. You know I love the blanket stitch, but working with several feet of yarn was quite tricky and sometimes tangle-y! I also learned {the hard way} not to make the foundation stitches so tight. ARGH!
But in the end, I think it turned out quite lovely!
I can't wait to make more, and bust through some of my enormous stash. My Monkeys are already making requests. Time to buy more yarn!
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