Browse Items (346 total)

  • Collection: Maria C. Vallejo Lace Collection

Black thread on a white background. The cross stitch depicts the silhouette of a young girl picking flowers in a billowing dress. There is some discoloration on the back of the piece, it appears to have been framed previously. Likely stitched by the…

Black thread on a white background. The cross stitch depicts the silhouette of a young girl carrying a basket of flowers, she is wearing a bustle dress. There is some discoloration on the back of the piece, it appears to have been framed previously.…

A set of six napkins. The fabric is lightweight and delicate. There is a small green and brown tree cross stitched onto each napkin. 

A set of three napkins. There is a purple flower cross stitched onto the corner of each one, and there is a blue border embroidered onto them. The napkins are pictured folded, so dimensions are not discernable.

A set of three white napkins with white embroidery on each one. The embroidery frames a small lace cutout in the shape of a four pointed star. The edges of the napkins also appear to have some light lace decorative elements. The napkins are pictured…

A cross-stitched piece of cloth that folds into a pocket. The back part of the pocket is two pieces of fabric sewn together, and the front of the pocket features a colorful cross stitch of a house surrounded by floral bunting with flower baskets in…

A doily crocheted in white cotton thread measuring approximately 12 inches in diameter. The doily features a very airy design with concentric circles and what look like feathers or darts in the center.

A doily crocheted in white cotton thread measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter. The doily features a six pointed star in the center and scalloped edges. 

A doily with trim crocheted in white cotton thread measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter. The center is solid linen fabric, while the crocheted edge features a delicate and viny picot stitch pattern. This doily matches items 2023.MCV.06.005…

A 8.5 inch by 8.5 inch crochet square made up of light brown acrylic thread. Square crochet motif has center comprised of nine rings surrounded by a wide border or filet crochet, popcorn stitches, and plain crochet.

A doily with trim crocheted in white cotton thread measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter. The center is solid linen fabric, while the crocheted edge features a delicate and viny picot stitch pattern. This doily matches items 2023.MCV.06.003…

A white cotton doily measuring approximately 7.5 inches in diameter. The doily features a spiral center with rosettes on the border, resembling Irish Crochet.   Suzann Thompson, Center for Knit and Crochet: This doily is very similar to one entitled…

A doily with trim crocheted in white cotton thread measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter. The center is solid linen fabric, while the crocheted edge features a delicate and viny picot stitch pattern. This doily matches items 2023.MCV.06.003…

A simple crochet square, measuring 5 inches x 5 inches, with an open lace pattern and an overall flower and lace motif. 

Diamond Shaped pineapple-leaf pattern crochet doily, measuring 9 inches x 15.5 inches. 

Linen doily, 11 inches in diameter, with a crochet edge featuring pineapple motif and picots. This item matches 2023.MCV.06.013, possibly made by the same person as part of a set.

An oval linen doily, 14.5 inches in diameter, with a crochet edge featuring pineapple motif and picots. This item matches 2023.MCV.06.012, but is more oval than round in shape. Possibly made by the same person as part of a set. 

Crochet upholstery protector, decorative, measures 11.5 inches x 15 inches. Likely once part of a set made for a sofa or chair. A companion piece to 2023.MCV.06.016

A doily for use on a tea tray, measuring 19.5 inches x 5.7 inches, and made up of 9 crocheted circles in a modified starburst motif. 

A 7 inch x 7 inch granny square crocheted with gold colored yarn, and featuring a very open design with extensive lace details throughout. 

A small lace doily, measuring approximately 8 inches in diameter, featuring a starburst motif in the center, and a picot border edge. 

A rectangular piece of crochet, measuring 11 inches by 6 inches, possibly used as a simple tray doily. There is some staining or discoloration on the center of the piece. Made with an open mesh structure, the overall pattern is detailed but not…

A pair of crocheted gloves made with an open mesh technique. The cuff features a tighter, scalloped edge, and there are approximately 10 small blossoms on the top of the hand from the cuff up to the base of the fingers. 

A pair of crocheted gloves made with an open mesh technique. There are small decorative elements on the top of the gloves. The gloves have a short cuff. 

Elegant crochet gloves with decorative circle motifs on the top, and an open mesh pattern on palms and thumbs. 
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