I love the ones that are little dresses and bloomers.
KayteeJane
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Crocheted Potholders
Today I'm showing you my collection of vintage crocheted potholders. I've collected these for several years and currently have around 40. I am attracted to their cheery colors. These make me smile when I look at them. I also have a very soft spot for hand crafts from the past. I am in awe of women who made things like these to decorate with and to use. Although they are super cute, they are also functional and can be used as originally intended - as potholders.
This one is displayed with my bird collection - it is a favorite.
I love to display a few in the kitchen - and actually use them.
When we remodeled our kitchen I had an idea to hang the entire collection from a clothesline with miniature clothes pins. I even have an antique metal clothesline dispenser (in red paint no less) that was bought just for this idea. If/when I ever actually do this I will be sure to show pics.
KayteeJane
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Oh my - you have such NICE potholders. So many of mine are faded and stained. I took out all my red ones over the weekend, and I thought I might hang them up on my window valances in the kitchen. I also admire them and the ladies who made them. They were so patient!
ReplyDeleteLove these! I had a few from my Grandma but they have unraveled or fell apart. It's nice to see such a nice collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection! I only have a few myself. I look forward to seeing them displayed one day as you mentioned, it sounds wonderful.
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