http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/edeys_vintage_and_current_needlework/archive/2009/05/25/antimicassars-doilies-dresser-scarves.aspxI was searching around e-bay today and noticed an unusual cloth cover listed for sale - a beautiful embroidered cloth for draping over a treadle sewing machine. I got to thinking about how it was common many years ago to cover just about every piece ofenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/edeys_vintage_and_current_needlework/archive/2009/05/25/antimicassars-doilies-dresser-scarves.aspx#123853Tue, 26 May 2009 13:30:40 GMTfda86a45-d6cb-4af5-9188-2e89367e0f5e:123853Edey<p>For quite a long time it was tradition for a woman to build up her &quot;linens&quot; during her lifetime. &nbsp;What a treasure it is to have these passed down to the next generation, and to one who can appreciate them. &nbsp;Edey</p> <img src="http://community.stretcher.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=123853" width="1" height="1">http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/edeys_vintage_and_current_needlework/archive/2009/05/25/antimicassars-doilies-dresser-scarves.aspx#123703Mon, 25 May 2009 16:40:41 GMTfda86a45-d6cb-4af5-9188-2e89367e0f5e:123703karen kay<p>i have doiles, afghans, crocheted bedspreads, tablecloths and i love them all. &nbsp;so many memories of mom and grandma with a lot of it. &nbsp;i use them all. &nbsp;i don't put anything away for &quot;later&quot;or &quot;someday&quot;.</p> <img src="http://community.stretcher.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=123703" width="1" height="1">