This is one of my 2-do projects that has me a little baffled. I got this cutwork fabric already made. The rolled hem is so close to the edge, the length is 34 in. the width about 7 inches. I have 2 pieces. Do you know why this was made and/or what I can do with it? Thank you for your thoughts. LLDS!

It sure is lovely cutwork - let us know what you come up with.

Dear Chris, looking at this I would use it as an Antimacassar (see link below). I would put a picot crochet edge to this something delicate to match the beautiful rose flowers. Love and blessings Chris

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by cfidl 27 Apr 2012

Thank you Chris. I think these pieces may have been for this purpose, especially after learning about the "old days"! I do know I do not want to put it in a drawer.

Lovely...you could add some heirloom type insertion lace on one edge and add the second panel to it...or add a linen fabric that matches with insertion lace on each side and add the other cutwork panel to the added middle panel with insertion lace...hope that makes sense...

I would sew ready made lace all around, the thicker type of lace!

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by cfidl 27 Apr 2012

I have a bunch of lace, however it is poly and I want to stick with cotton!

crochet around the edges it would look lovely hugs

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by parkermom 26 Apr 2012

That would be the perfect touch

by cfidl 27 Apr 2012

I now have an endless hoop, just need to do more learning! Lots of learning! It would be beautiful though. Thanks

by shirlener88 30 Apr 2012

yes - use that hoop.

These dresser scarves were popular in the 20's and 30's. I still have the one that my mother made, thank goodness, because we never attached any importance to it -- it was just something she did. I know better now. However, it did not have lace on the edges. Perhaps a dealer in laces & doilies could give you more information.

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by cfidl 27 Apr 2012

Thanks!

I think you can put some small lace outside the edge to finish up I love the cut work design.Maria

this is very lovely, great job Christine

Beautiful piece of cutwork. Would be pretty to put a bright or pastel fabric underneath it. Could be used as a small pillow case or some of the other cutie ideas.

This looks nice. By being pre-made sounds like runner/table scarf. By the rolled hem a lot of times then you crochet edge to or sew lace on.

superbe

To make it a little wider and longer for a nice doily/table runner/dresser scarf try adding some wide flat lace around the outside edges. It is very pretty and with lace trim it would be a very pretty table or dresser accent.

adorable!!