Upcycling-names and lace

Detail of The Lacemaker

oil on canvas

Johannes Vermeer

(1632-1675)

I once heard someone say

Case in point:

Mischief's middle name - my husband's Grandmother's maiden name

And Mayhem - her middle name, my Mother's maiden name

I not only upcycled my Mother's name but also her wedding lace

Sorry GG, I was unable to photoshop out the bridesmaid
sneaking a cigarette in the background

Upcycled into the bodice and bonnet of our girls' Christening ensemble

The remaining lace, along with a remnant left over from the pillow seen below, utilized for making Mischief and Mayhem's stockings this year.

With the help of a stylish friend, who has an eye for repurposing antique textiles, we laid out the design

Without personalization....but made with a loop along the side for attaching a ribbon which I planned to have monogrammed.  Detachable...allowing me the freedom of changing the ribbon throughout the years.  And allowing the girls to pass them down (if they survive) to their families.

I labored over many ribbon choices...silk from M&J Trim,

Dupioni Silk from Midori

Settling on the 2" french vanilla dupioni, I attempted to have them monogrammed.  Unsuccessful, I have until next Christmas to find another solution.  Different fabric, hand embroidered...ideas?  

Hung by the chimney with care...no nails.  Wrought iron mantle hook from here

Bow detail

Do hope the girls are good this year...coal will ruin the stockings!

Thank you GG...for sharing your name and your lace