Ways to use up leftover lace

by | Apr 19, 2013 | Craft, DIY, Sewing, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day | 16 comments

 

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I’ve come across so many bits of leftover lace in my Nanna’s stash. I tell you. She didn’t throw out a thing. Its so lovely to see all these vintage, and some antique, pieces of lace. Some are only small pieces and not much left to trim a dress or sleeve let alone anything else. I saw recently on Pinterest a lace sampler and I thought what a beautiful idea. I’ve seen these other ideas for inspiration.

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(The top 6 photos were from a beautiful site called Shabby Chic Inspired. Just gorgeous.)
 
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16 Comments

  1. BEARKIS
    BEARKIS on April 19, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    AMAZING ideas!!!Thank you for sharing!!!

  2. Tonia L
    Tonia L on April 19, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    So pretty! I've got to try making one of those burlap totes!

  3. Trudie
    Trudie on April 19, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    All such sweet ideas. But would you believe I'm about to gift all my lace trim etc (and I have quite) a bit to online friend so she can create little bits of magic with them.

  5. Desire Empire
    Desire Empire on April 20, 2013 at 1:49 am

    I am particularly loving that lamp shade. Hope you are having a great weekend
    Carolyn

  8. Nanny
    Nanny on April 20, 2013 at 5:23 am

    There is just something about old lace – beautiful! 🙂

  9. D Stepp
    D Stepp on April 20, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Thanks so much for sharing this project at the Rock N Share linky party. I love old lace too…I have some of my grandmother's old lace collars. Hope you’ll join in again next week! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

  11. Donna Wilkes
    Donna Wilkes on April 21, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Thank you for such inspirational photos. I am the proud new owner of 14 pounds of vintage lace so I am collecting ideas for using it!

  12. Linda Walker
    Linda Walker on April 21, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    I just found your site through a party link. Enjoyed scrolling through these photos. I just received lots of lace, ribbons and baubles from my mom's sewing projects over the years as well as my grandmother's sewing box.
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

  13. Bev Carter
    Bev Carter on April 21, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    I am addicted to add linens and old lace. These are some very lovely uses for vintage lace. You can never have too much of it.
    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

  14. Stephanie @ henry happened
    Stephanie @ henry happened on April 22, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I wish I had such a stash of pretty lace… I especially like the tote idea – rustic and romantic at the same time!