Whenever I am out thrifting I will always look over the linens. Sometimes it is hard to decide how to use them in your home, though.
My good friend, Jamie Lundstrom, from So Much Better with Age just wrote an amazing book all about the stunning French Vintage style of DIY decorating. With over 70 gorgeous projects there was bound to be one on the use of vintage linens.
I kept noticing a beautiful crochet and linen throw in the pictures and finally on page 152 there was a tutorial on the blanket! Yippee!
Twin size dust ruffles are my favorite if they have a pretty edge and I have a favorite that I would love to get more use out of. The truth is, though, that the crocheted edge is not really that comfortable on the skin. But, linen is wonderful, so I found my solution!
Crochet & Linen Throw Blanket Tutorial
You will need. . .
- Linen fabric
- Crocheted table cloth or Crocheted dust ruffle
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Straight pins
- Sewing scissors
Watch this video to see how easy it is!
I am very pleased with final result, it has a nice weight and drapability to it. I can already tell this is going to be a favorite throw around here.
French Vintage Decor has so many other unique projects in it, when I was first trying to choose one, I couldn’t decide between twelve. TWELVE favorites?! So, let me tell ya, you will be seeing more of her inspiration as time goes on.
I was especially impressed with how creative the wall decor was in this book! Here are some of favorites. . .
- Antiqued mirror
- Decoupaged canvas
- Gold leafed frame
- Displayed keepsake jewelry
The three that I will be doing very soon are the
- Antiqued baskets- my laundry baskets need a little makeover!
- Champagne centerpiece- perfect for Thanksgiving
- Mossy branches- so simple, but gorgeous for fall decorating!
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I’m always looking for beautiful linens while thrifting as well. Love my doilies! Your throw turned out lovely! It would also make a perfect birthday gift. 😉
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Haha! Well, you do have great taste. I promise to get you something wonderful for your birthday!
How beautiful💕This project truly inspires me! You are an amazing designer! I enjoy your blog immensely😊Jenny
Author
Thank you, Jenny, it’s so nice to have readers like you!
your Throw truned out very cool.
Author
Thank you so much! I’m really happy with it.
Everything you do is lovely. And it is so precious to “save” and use old linens and lace, more than just collecting and not using them. I love how you re-invent objects into useful items for your home.
Author
I’m so glad you liked it! I believe in making things usable in a home.
It depends on what the crocheted lace is made from on how it feels on the skin. Some cheap threads are stiff and scratchy, but good cotton thread is usually soft to the touch. You could have inserted a square crocheted or lace tablecloth piece in that corner of the bed skirt and top stitched it into place to make your square. A flat-felled seam is what you want on your linen under-cloth – like the seam on the outside of your jeans – you can find how-to’s on Pinterest. That way the seam flaps won’t show through the lace.