Friday, June 8, 2012

Vintage Doily Table Runner Order

I've received another order for two of my vintage doily table runners.  What's remarkable about this order is the sizes ~ one 56' and the other 72'!

This is not a typo ~ 56 feet and 72 feet!  They're for a November wedding and will be draped across two long rows of reception tables.

For the past several weeks I've been out searching, buying and laundering the perfect doilies for this order.  This is what 300 doilies look like:


Couldn't resist displaying them on my three-tiered table out on our wood line.



They're all so beautiful, creamy-dreamy in shades of white and ecru.




I'm busy now handstitching them together and will post more pictures soon.

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13 comments:

LBP said...

72 feet?!?! That is one ginormous table runner!! I bet it will be beautiful though!

Blessings

Linda

Anonymous said...

300 doilies! Wowza! I hope you enjoy filling this order! I bet they're going to look marvelous for that wedding! ♥

Betty Lou said...

Oh my, how were you ever able to collect that many doilies? That's huge! It will be beautiful.

My Vintage Mending said...

Those are just amazing piled high on that beautiful table. Hand sewing? I hope your payment comes in the form of chocolate covered dollar bills....smiles...Renee

Diana and LaDonna said...

Wow! That's an amazing order! Can't wait to see the finished project!

LaDonna

Shirley Hatfield said...

Wow! Now that's a project. Are the doilies in a single line or do you double them for width? I think I saw something similar on Pinterest. That will be a lovely table when they are done. =D

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Oh, boy! You are going to have busy little fingers. Hope you have a good thimble. It will be gorgeous!! What a wonderful idea for a wedding. You must post pictures of the banquet tables when you get them! Happy sewing.
Blessings,
Susie

Colleen said...

I love those doilies just the way they are now, although I know the runners will be gorgeous, the photo of them all is fantastic. How much are they going to weigh? Cannot wait to see the finished product!

Donna said...

I love doilies and I can't wait to see them sewn together. Will be gorgeous to use in a wedding!
Hugs,
Donna

Chenille Cottage said...

Oh...I can't wait to see your finished lace table runner! I know it's going to be beautiful!
Blessings,
Carolynn

Dell said...

Hi Cindy, what a lot of doilies!!! I bet your table runner will be fantastic. Can't wait to see it. Hope things are going good for you.

Perfectly Printed said...

Can't wait to see the finished project!!

chris

Mimos da ClaralĂș! said...

Hello dear friend! Stopped by to say hi and leave a hug. Be blessed one week. Ok? Luciana