Heirlooms
Practically anything can be come a "Family Heirloom" !
It may be a piece of jewelry, furniture or silver, that has been passed down through the family and can sometimes be or become very valuable.
However almost any hand made item has an additional sentimental and priceless value -
a value that comes from its previous attachment to a loved one.
Such a Family Heirloom provides an instant connection between members of a family through each generation.
This is especially true of Weddding and Christening clothes and items, which can be as simple or elaborate as you wish.
We have some suggestions and ideas for you to create your own family heirlooms - items that will be treasured, not just because you made them, but because they will become part of honored family traditions with loving memories and happy associations of their own.
For the Bride
a handerkerchief edged with lace
a lace garter trimmed with blue ribbon
ring bearers pillow
a purse
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For a Baby
a hand made or bought bonnet trimmed with dainty lace
Baptism or Christening Gown - with hand made lace will add something special
a baby blanket
sheets
baby keepsake pillow
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Wedding Gift
guest towel trimmed with hand made lace
doily or mat
pillow cases trimed with lace
tablecloth, napkins, napkin rings
a piece of lace framed
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Any item made especially for a loved one, or for some special occasion adds value to the uniqness of the gift and the giver.
Almost any Vintage Pattern can be adapted to modern day use.
Just a few examples
Old-fashioned square yokes can make trimmings for children's dresses, or towels, depending on your choice of thread and hook.
Semi-circular Yokes can make a full circle and be used as pillow trimming.
Any edging or insertion can be added to a piece of linen for a guest towel, or added to a baby's recieving blanket
or christening shawl.
We aim to bring Crochet and Needlework skills from yester-year right to your fingertips, so that you can easily, comfortably and confidently create your own masterpiece heirlooms.
Our selection of books is from the most respected in the field, and contains instructions that are original, well established and trustworthy.
Our CDs have preserved the patterns and rare and unique skills that have come down to us through the generations and make them affordable and easily available to today's lacemakers and needleworkers.
Heirloom Crochet is dedicated to bringing you quality reproduction CDs of rare and exceptional fine vintage and antique crochet and needlework books.
Please enjoy browsing our pages, and be prepared for one of the beautiful patterns from the past to inspire you to create your own heirloom - one which you may want to keep and enjoy for yourself or give as a treasured gift to a loved one.
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