That’s because ‘old people’ are the only ones who can remember the beauty of handmade doilies and anti-macassars, and life without tv, ipads, pda’s, and other brain melting devices. A time when tatting, knitting, and crocheting were significant examples of ‘the people’s art’ in most homes and not just footnotes for history students. Many people still practice those delicate arts, thank goodness, but the numbers shrink every year.
Must be a very ‘dry’ bunch if they exercise none of those traditional hobbies that offer one a chance to relax and meditate while gaining a sense of achievement at the same time.
I don’t think you need to be old, but you may need to be female, I don’t think males take much notice of things like that. You can make one and ask your husband if he likes it and he’ll say “very nice” but he’s just being polite.
Aalondra: you are right. The majority of producers and appreciators are female. However, this guy was very fortunate in being able to watch as Mom applied her considerable talents to the fine ‘needle work’ that such things demand. She gave several to my wife when we married, and, while time and wear and tear have taken a few of them, we treasure those that remain and the memories that are contained within them. Another art slowly fading from what passes for the ‘modern world.’
wiatr over 7 years ago
Apparently I’m still not old enough.
scpandich over 7 years ago
I’m middle aged and I find myself kind of indifferent to them.
jackhs over 7 years ago
What’s a doilie
juicebruce over 7 years ago
What would Earl think or say ? perhaps tomorrow we will her from him :-)
ladykat over 7 years ago
I like them in certain spots. I’m just not good enough at crochet or tatting to make them.
Tyge over 7 years ago
Indeed!
sandpiper over 7 years ago
That’s because ‘old people’ are the only ones who can remember the beauty of handmade doilies and anti-macassars, and life without tv, ipads, pda’s, and other brain melting devices. A time when tatting, knitting, and crocheting were significant examples of ‘the people’s art’ in most homes and not just footnotes for history students. Many people still practice those delicate arts, thank goodness, but the numbers shrink every year.
e.groves over 7 years ago
I’m 72 and I like “Dollies”.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 7 years ago
I loved dailies when I was little, but I got that appreciation from my elderly Grandmother, LOL.
cubswin2016 over 7 years ago
Grandpa is such a bad influence on poor Nelson.
jtviper7 over 7 years ago
Doilies on armrests… It’s been years.
Waddling Eagle over 7 years ago
I live in a whole city of nothing but old people. No doilies around here.
sandpiper over 7 years ago
Must be a very ‘dry’ bunch if they exercise none of those traditional hobbies that offer one a chance to relax and meditate while gaining a sense of achievement at the same time.
JP Steve Premium Member over 7 years ago
I think you need to be an old goilie to like doilies, Nelson.
alondra over 7 years ago
I don’t think you need to be old, but you may need to be female, I don’t think males take much notice of things like that. You can make one and ask your husband if he likes it and he’ll say “very nice” but he’s just being polite.
Number Three over 7 years ago
And a girl.
Let’s face it. Boys don’t like frilly things!
xxx
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
Not to be confused with the genius of Riverdale, Dilton Doily.
sandpiper over 7 years ago
Aalondra: you are right. The majority of producers and appreciators are female. However, this guy was very fortunate in being able to watch as Mom applied her considerable talents to the fine ‘needle work’ that such things demand. She gave several to my wife when we married, and, while time and wear and tear have taken a few of them, we treasure those that remain and the memories that are contained within them. Another art slowly fading from what passes for the ‘modern world.’
Germanshepherds4ever over 7 years ago
I’LL say! I haven’t seen one of those in 50 years!!
cosman over 7 years ago
I recall Rosey Grier (still kicking at 84..)
He relaxes doing needlepoint & macrame.
K M over 7 years ago
Hello, doily!