What can I do with my Grandmother's crocheted bed coverlet

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She used to put a wine coloured sheet on her bed over normal sheets, then put the crocheted coverlet on top you could see the wine though the open pattern it looked lovely, but it has yellowed and I can't see doing that now. But I can't get rid of it. People don't use items like this anymore, any answers to help me? Thank you

Janet Pizaro · Answer

See if this interests you. www.hometalk.com/diy/-3964997

Valerie · Answer

The first thing I would do is see if I could get it back to its former glory - have a look at this post for cleaning ideas: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/fabric/the-right-way-to-clean-vintage-linens-2856409 My other thoughts are to us it as a table cloth (also using a contrasting colour underneath) or to make bolster cushions with it. If you have a day bed, it would look lovely there. Have a look at this board for some other ideas: http://www.hometalk.com/b/1078018/doily-ideas

Carole · Answer

First get it clean again. Some people have already posted on here some info or links for how to achieve that. Then add a backing fabric to it. As it does not fit with your indoor décor what about using it outside for instance in a hammock as a nice cover up/blanket. Fold and put away safely when not in use. If you have one of those old fashioned hammocks it could fit that look very well. If it is too big for that, cut it down a little to throw size and use the excess to make a nice pillow cover. That's the hammock all sorted! If you don't have anywhere to string up a hammock, then purchase one of those metal frames. I have one and I always fall asleep in mine in the garden. It is extremely relaxing. Sometimes you want a light blanket to cover arms or feet to protect from the sun.

Vicki · Answer

I have several yo-yo quilts that my mom started. She never backed them with anything so they are very fragile and beautiful. I hang them on quilt racks that have a hanging bar so they can be carefully folded and hung without being damaged. Perhaps this is a good solution for your Grandmother's crocheted coverlet?

B. Enne · Answer

a headboard slipcover or hang it on the wall

K Jones · Answer

I have a special piece of a chenille bedspread belonging to my grandmother (it was fragile and worn so saved what I could). I plan to place it in a shadow box with photos of her and my grandfather.

Terry m · Answer

Valerie, thank you for your post, I looked at doily-ideas on hometalk, I think I might find something there and also thank you for the cleaning tips...Terry

Terry m · Answer

Oh Goodness, I have just read the rest of the posts, thank you so much everyone. This has got me thinking. I feel happy that I will find a way to do something with this beautiful piece. Thanks to all of you!! Terry

Terry m · Answer

I had a number of people answer my post, regarding my Grandmother's crocheted coverlet for a double bed. After Christmas I will get serious with applying this new knowledge. Thanks...Terry

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