Hoarding with Purpose

This old white box buried under there somewhere, has carefully

stored dozens upon dozens of doilies and linens for far too many years.

Most are from family, the rest collected during a brief

period when I was doily crazed?

An abundance, hoarded, waiting for purpose.

I have occasionally dipped in and snatched a few, but

I was always a more primitive gal than a frilly one, so many

remained safely tucked away atop a cupboard in my studio.

This edge piece is actually a collar and it is divine.

I sorted through these on the porch during a thunder storm

this morning. Does it get any better than this?

Yep, it does. This piece is 76" long and will

become the edging to my new linen or flax pillow slips.

It is chunky and perfect and oh my!

So why now? Why did I decide to sort through and

inventory the old white box?

THIS is why. A post by My Hearts Ease

Notice the photo of Linda of Willow Nest Farm, and you'll see

a doily garland. It appears this is display for the doilies to sell,

but I must make a garland for my home so that finally

all these treasures can be appreciated.

Please join all the other White Wednesday gals

over at Faded Charm hosted by

the delightful Kathleen.

SUZAN