Monday, March 23, 2009

An Inherited Bedspread



My mother passed this heirloom on to me a few months ago. It was crocheted a long time ago by her aunt.

It spent some time folded over a chair, but it occurred to me today that it would look lovely spread on Giles' bed now that he's gone again. I'm hoping that spring will bring me some company for my guest room!

16 comments:

Robin said...

That is beautiful.

mrs boo radley said...

Wow, yes, incredibly beautiful. Beckons guests!

Regan Family Farm said...

Reminds me of the tatted bedspread from my great grandma...I just don't have the courage to use it with eight children!

Connie said...

It is beautiful and will bring you unspeakable joy. What a wonderful heirloom.

Caroline said...

White on white beds are the bees knees! For a time, Ralph Lauren's site had a bit about mixing vintage white linens. This is perfection!

Sarah said...

It's beautiful! I can't imagine crocheting an entire bedspread, it must have taken forever! It's really lovely.

Jill from Killeny Glen said...

It is absolutely lovely! I do so love old things...with a bit of history!

Anonymous said...

I have one very similar that my great aunt crocheted, too! Except I don't have a bed to put it on and I'd be afraid to use it! =)

Linda said...

It is beautiful. I have two of them - one from each of my grandmothers. They are a treasured legacy.

Kelly said...

Hey, Anna, if you're looking for guests, I can think of some that would be happy to oblige...Anything to help, you know!

Vicky said...

I have this exact same bed frame! How did you attach it to your bed? Mine doesn't attach to a modern bed frame.

Mama B said...

Hoping for guests? Just let me know when you're ready for us! =)

Beautiful spread.

Anonymous said...

That is so lovely--I only wished you had shared a larger 'swatch' of it with us!

Anonymous said...

I promise not to eat in bed.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful bedspread.

Amy B said...

Beautiful! I want to tackle a project like that soon. I used to think such things were "ugh" but now that I have learned to crochet, I so much better appreciate the skill and time it takes. I'm in the mist of crocheting lace curtains for a window of unknown as of yet. :O)

I'm so glad you can spread your treasure out and enjoy the labor of love.

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