Ready for a Petti
October 12th, 2011
My guipure petticoat trim is complete! It measures just a bit longer than 150 inches — perfect to apply to one of my three breadth (of 45 inch muslin) petticoats.
I know this one will have a sufficient hem (for a change). But the question is, how many tucks will it sport? What will be their pattern? No embroidery. At least that’s what I’m thinking right now…
Ahhhh — it’s so beautiful! Outrageous. The things one can make entirely by hand are wonderful.
Thank you! I can’t wait to see your crocheted lace. I thought of you today when I had a brief moment of wishing I could dye this black… 🙂
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