Crinoline Lady Crazy

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Ok, a few of you wanted to see the doily crinoline lady, I did make a few changes, this is my progress so far,
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/crinolinedoily1.jpg (doesnt work)
I don't have easy access to #30 thread so I used # 10 and a #7 hook. I stopped after row 11 b/c the doily was getting big! Then picked up again in the pattern where the chains come in the design. The doily is laid across my scanner, so that shows you how big it is, the doll pieces seem to be ok shape wise, will have to see. I'll post more photos as I get more done. :hook



Ok. I have wanted to do these for such a long time, and I finally ordered a pattern from Crochet Memories . com and I absolutely love them!!! The First one I gave to my Mom, the second one I put onto a fleece baby blankie for a lady at church who is expecting, and the third I did today, I just said a prayer and jumped right in. I didn't have a pattern, I did use my recent experience from the other two for an idea on how to shape this one, the first 2 are about 9" and the blue one is about 5" maby 6". Here you go!

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/CrinolineLady.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/thanksgiving0600012.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/MyCrinolineLady.jpg

I guess I will be making some to put in a matted frame and hang in the bathroom!

[Alosha]

Those are wonderful! I have a pattern for one, just haven't gotten to it yet.
:)Alosha

[victoriarose]

Gorgeous!!! I especially like the fleece baby blanket. What a wonderful heirloom. Great job!

[heart]

Thanks a bunch! They are so fun! Believe it or not, I just ordered another one. It is pretty too. ;)

[darski]

I love crinoline ladies and you did a good job on them. Oh, the possibilities.

[Mom w/a Motif]

I found this crinoline lady pattern (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Guesttowel.html)at CPC. (Didn't you say you didn't have a pattern?) :think Well anyway, very pretty! I have never crocheted a crinoline lady.... You got me wanting to, now, though! :hook

:blush Oh, woops, you said you just ordered one.... Well... there's the pattern for anyone else who may be interested. :lol

Very nice! :hook

Tina

[redhead]

Love the idea of putting them on a baby blanket; very femine touch.

[heart]

Yep, I like that one too. The first one I ordered is the Easter Girl one, (did up in the peach and then the white on the origional links) and the one I just ordered is the Red and Purple one on the link. She has great patterns, they are easy to read and are very beautiful. I can hardly wait to get the second one.;)

http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/dollmenu.php


I found this crinoline lady pattern (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Guesttowel.html)at CPC. (Didn't you say you didn't have a pattern?) :think Well anyway, very pretty! I have never crocheted a crinoline lady.... You got me wanting to, now, though! :hook

:blush Oh, woops, you said you just ordered one.... Well... there's the pattern for anyone else who may be interested. :lol

Very nice! :hook

Tina

[pinkroses]

These are very pretty. I have some that was in Crochet World years ago. these are so pretty you did a good job. :yes pinkroses

[Sennight]

They are gorgous!!:yay I really love dresses and angels so I'll have to try one of these-thanks for the link Mom w/a Motif!:flower :cheer

[angel]

I love those patterns, yours have turned out very well - and your own design is equally beautiful :)

-- Michelle

[Mom w/a Motif]

Wow! I had no idea you could do a crinoline lady in so many different patterns- the Spring lady is nice, so is the Easter one... No wonder you are Crinoline Lady Crazy! :lol

[heart]

:hook My mom hand sews fabric ones to pillows, and I always liked them, so naturally I thought I was in heaven when I saw crocheted ones. I am going to try the vintage one you posted. I really like that it is vintage. I have 2 boys, so crochet is the only thing I get to do in a girly way, ( no offence to you great guys who crochet! which is awesome by the way!)

Wow! I had no idea you could do a crinoline lady in so many different patterns- the Spring lady is nice, so is the Easter one... No wonder you are Crinoline Lady Crazy! :lol

[heart]

I love those patterns, yours have turned out very well - and your own design is equally beautiful :)

-- Michelle


Well Praise Jesus! Thank you very much! I do think the intricate patterns are prettier though! ;)

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Ok, now look at this! I think maby i will do a doily next...um...can't decide! Just have a look see!

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/LadyFair.html

[lhasaapsolady]

Lovely job.

[nana5boys]

A month ago I was lookin' for a pattern like this. And couldn't find anything. It turns out I worded it wrong. Hooray I finally found some.

jaye

[lovingmommy]

oh wow. i had no idea something could be soooo pretty. i love the first one!!!

[JoAnn]

You did a wonderful job! I have an original pattern book of the Crinoline Lady. I don't do much thread, so I never tried it. I did do the ring bearers pillow from Crochet Memories for my DDs wedding. It came out great!

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http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/JMTCROCHET/th_wedcaleb.jpg (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/JMTCROCHET/wedcaleb.jpg)

[Shell]

they are all gorgeous, but boy did you do a great job on YOUR one!!

[victoriarose]

Here is a place you may like to check out. Effies Elements (http://www.effieselements.com)
I think you would especially like this (http://www.effieselements.com/Southern Belle Pillowcase & Sheet Patterns.htm)

[darski]

Ok, now look at this! I think maby i will do a doily next...um...can't decide! Just have a look see!

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/LadyFair.html

If you do this, I would love to see the picture of it done. I have been eyeing this pattern in my novelanddecor file for about a year now.

[Sennight]

If you do this, I would love to see the picture of it done. I have been eyeing this pattern in my novelanddecor file for about a year now.

Yes me too!! I have this one but havebeen afraid to attempt it.

[victoriarose]

Sennight & Darski: I would LOVE to do this one as well, but I do not like the color scheme. What are your ideas? :think

[Sennight]

I think probably some nice pink with White instead of blue maybe?

[darski]

I think I would just use a single colour. although you might get a good effect by using stripes of two colours on alternating rounds.

I think the major problem with the colours as shown is that they do not represent our current palette and it just doesn't sit right to our eyes. It's pink and blue...what's not to like :think. :lol

[Riohnna]

I just LOVE crinoline ladies!! These are fantastic. Thanks for sharing the pics!

[KnicKnac]

WOW! How stunning all of them are!

[Marty53]

Just beautiful! All of them...

[christinascrochethaven]

Adorable:cheer

[yarncat]

Really nice!

[crochetrae]

I have always loved Crinoline ladies, although I have never gotten around to making one. Your idea on the baby blanket is just perfect!! I would never have thought of that one!

[angelfire]

wow...they all look great....I admire your talent.

[Phoenix]

Lovely pieces! Never would have thought of one on a blanket, either. Nice work!

Granted, thread is a bit too fiddly for me, but I love seeing what beautiful things other folks make with it- especially the crinoline lady you designed yourself. I love it because it doesn't look like all the ones out there- that one is YOU, lady!

[heart]

Here is a place you may like to check out. Effies Elements (http://www.effieselements.com)
I think you would especially like this (http://www.effieselements.com/Southern Belle Pillowcase & Sheet Patterns.htm)

Oh my goodness!!! I can't believe my eyes! Really, I have looked every where (except e-bay go figure ;) This is great! :manyheart Now I'm in lot of trouble, I fear I will never get done with the Crinolins! :hook Thanks a bunch!! I have some Christmas hints to give DH! hehe

[heart]

Lovely pieces! Never would have thought of one on a blanket, either. Nice work!

Granted, thread is a bit too fiddly for me, but I love seeing what beautiful things other folks make with it- especially the crinoline lady you designed yourself. I love it because it doesn't look like all the ones out there- that one is YOU, lady!

:blush :D Thanks a bunch! Praise the Lord!!!

[heart]

If you do this, I would love to see the picture of it done. I have been eyeing this pattern in my novelanddecor file for about a year now.


Wonder if this would be to big if I did it with a size 10 thread and a # 7 hook? I don't have any # 30 thread, and the closest Hobby Lobby is about 45-50 minutes away. I think I will try anyway.:hook

[heart]

You did a wonderful job! I have an original pattern book of the Crinoline Lady. I don't do much thread, so I never tried it. I did do the ring bearers pillow from Crochet Memories for my DDs wedding. It came out great!

clickable image

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/JMTCROCHET/th_wedcaleb.jpg (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/JMTCROCHET/wedcaleb.jpg)

Oh my!! Look at that! So special and sweet! Great job on the pillow. Thank you for your kind comment and every one else too!:manyheart

[jaclim]

love those!

[mimicat]

Those are all lovely! I really like the one you designed yourself! :manyheart

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*** See first post for link and info on the Crinoline Lady Doily Progress!***

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Here's another one completed. The link is back in the thread somewhere, it's the cpc one. This one is smaller, about 5" or so.



http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/crinolinegirl.jpg

Here's the doily, I completed it awhile back.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o123/sarahsheart/crinoline1-1.jpg

[annbear]

they are beautiful :cheer i have a pattern for some of those i must make one

[Riohnna]

I love them!!!!!

[Rosemary]

They are so pretty! When you did the CPC one, what size thread did you use? I have only worked with size 10 and the pattern there says 70??

[heart]

Praise Jesus! Thank you all! I used # 10 also. I haven't worked with anything smaller. I did do less rounds on the crinoline doily, I was afraid it would be to big.

[Rosemary]

Thanks for answering my question, Sarah. I would like to try the one from CPC. :yes

[heart]

You're welcome! ;)

[littlelady2]

I haven't tried making any of the Crinoline Lady doilies, but I have gotten lots of patterns from Cylinda at Crochet Memories. She does some really great work and I speak with her via email and telephone quite often. Eventually I will be getting some of the finished pieces I've made from her patterns up on my website--just haven't taken the time. Having too much fun stitching.

Keep up the good work.

[Rosemary]

I agree, Cylinda's patterns over at Crchet Memories are wonderful. She is very helpful and cares about customer satisfaction.

[heart]

Yes she does! Absolutely beautiful. She is very talented. The white one on the blanket is her pattern and the peach one is the same pattern. (In the first post) ;)

[Sennight]

They look great!

[heart]

They look great!


Well Praise Jesus! and Thank You! I have ordered another pattern and can hardly wait to get it! I'll post another photo as soon as I get it made. :hook

[heart]

I have a new one done....here's the thread where it is posted, (scroll down)

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=40967&page=25

and the link to purchase the pattern, another from Cylinda....

http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/valentinemenu3.php

[Riohnna]

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[heart]

:D Thanks! Praise the Lord Jesus!

[lauri]

Wow - I am so fascinated with these. In fact, I just won an old Coates and Clarke booklet from Ebay with patterns for these dainty ladies. I am just wondering...what have you all done with them? I want to frame a couple of them but I'm wondering what other uses there are. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Traditionally they were put in the corners of table cloths, as a decoration, my mom used to sew them to pillows. I have put them on fleece baby blankets, and then crocheted an edge around the outside of the blanket. You can attach them to towels to add to your bathroom, or if you have a powder room, anything lady like or girly, I thought of adding one to a tote bag. You know, added to a sheet set for a little girls room would be pretty too. I probably could put them anywhere, but then my hubby would know I'm nuts! :D So, I've given some away, and will frame 2 to hang.

[nucki]

I guess I will be making some to put in a matted frame and hang in the bathroom!
I didn't even READ that far before I looked at the pics... and that was the first thing that came to my mind! :lol

I might have to practice some more and then try one of these... my mom/grandmother would absolutely LOVE one of these for HER bathroom!!

Yours are beautiful, by the way. :hook

[heart]

Thank you Suzi! :U

[hseger]

Those are so nice they look great.

[JoBug]

Sarah, they are all so beautiful!!! Exquisite work dearheart, breathtaking!

[heart]

Thank you JoAnn and Heather! :U