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Expert: Patricia - 8/15/2010


Question

Mardie Bedspread
I have a bedspread that my mother-in-law or her Mother
crocheted.  They are both deceased, my mother died 2 years ago
at the age of 88.  This is a thread spread. I am attaching
pictures to show pattern and type of damage.  How do I find
someone to do this type of repair?

Answer
Hi Barbara,
What a beautiful bedspread!  It looks like it was done with a #10 white thread, maybe thicker, but it's hard to tell.

I repaired my sister's antique tablecloth by first matching the thread.  Yours looks pretty white but I had to use an antique white thread in order to match.

First you need to tie off any of the loose threads in the area you're repairing, then attach your thread inside the area.  Study the pattern and recrochet the missing area.  If you crochet, you could do it. It requires more patience than expertise, I think.  I was lucky with my sister's and you could not see where any of the holes were.

I wish I could help more or give you a name or number to call, but I can't.  Maybe you could try it yourself.  Good luck.

-Patricia

August 19, 2010

Barbara,
A fellow crochet e-mailed me after she saw your posting about your bedspread.  She wrote:

"I saw a posting online (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Crochet-3235/2010/8/Crochet-Bedspread-Repair.htm) where Barbara is seeking someone who does crochet repairs. I do.  I've tried to post a reply for 2 days unsuccessfully so I'm not sure if my reply is being weeded out as possible spam, etc.  I have been crocheting for more than 40 yrs and specialize in crochet repairs. Is there a way through you that I can reach out to Barbara? I would appreciate the opportunity and any help you can lend in facilitating this. Contact me with any questions and thank you for your time."

I replied and asked for her contact information that I might send it to you.  She's in Salem, Massachusetts and you can contact her at www.eagleeyecrafts.com

I hope this helps.

-Patricia

Patricia

Expertise

Traditional Crochet and Filet Crochet (not clothes) I do more thread crochet than yarn.

Experience

I have been crocheting for over 50 years. As a child growing up in New Orleans, LA, I had aunts and older cousins who taught me, but now they are all gone and sadly, there is no one who crochets in my area. I hope to be able to meet fellow crocheters through this website, and I'd be delighted if I could help someone answer a question. I'm sure I'll be asking my share, also. I specifically enjoy doilies and afghans. I really like designing filet crochet. I don't make clothes, other than hats and scarves.

Education/Credentials
I learned as a child in the 50's from aunts and older cousins.

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