Antique Textile Collection - Pineapple doily

This is my favorite piece in my antique crochet collection. I think it is supposed to be the pineapple pattern but don't quote me on that :) I am learning to crochet and I think it will be a long time till I get this good.

Antique Linen Collection - Dinner table cover

In years past it was not uncommon to see tulle type fabric embroidered with beautiful stitching. These large pieces were used to cover a "set for dinner party" table. The above photographs show some of the flowers that were appliqued/embroidered onto the netting. Some show the front, others show the back.

Airing out some of my antique textiles

All made by my grandmothers and great aunts. I do have colors but I just felt like sharing some of the white/cream/ecru ones :)