50 Ways to Use Edgings - Crochet Knitted Tatted
Article by KarensVariety.com

Edgings add the finishing touch to any item you make. They serve two purposes; visual and practical. A plain project can be visually appealing by adding a beautiful edging. As well, edgings can smooth irregular edges and keep them from curling and stretching.

Edgings can be made with cotton thread or yarn in any colour. This versatility allows them to be added to many different items. Use matching or contrast colours.

Use edgings that make a statement: Irish clover, floral edgings, religious for your Church or baby Christening, Holiday themes; Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween.

Common uses for edgings are linens:
1. Doilies
2. Towels
3. Pillow cases
4. Sheets
5. Tablecloths
6. Runners
7. Handkerchiefs
8. Napkin rings. Add a snap to a wide edging and you will have a lovely napkin ring.

Adapt these edges to clothing.
Clothes can be quite inexpensive if they are purchased with out embellishments. You can easily add a narrow or wide wide lacey edging to a T-shirt, fleece shirt, blouse, skirt, pants or jeans, summer dress or that little black dress.

 9. Hem
10. Sleeves
11. Collar
12. Cuffs
13. Socks
14. Pockets
15. Aprons

Around the home:
16. Edgings make lovely picture frame mats.
17. Trim a planter with edging to bring out the colour or your plants or to match the flowers.
18. Trim a basket.
19. Make or purchase curtains for your home and trim them with edging.
20. Add wide edging for curtain tie backs.
21. Transform ordinary kitchen or linen shelves by adding lacey edging with double sided tape.
22. Edge a lampshade to match your decor.
22. Gift boxes
23. Jars of preserves or cookie tins.
24. Gift ties

Weddings are a perfect venue for edgings.
25. Trim the dining tables with wide edging.
26. Trim a hankie for the bride.
27. Custom make a veil and add edging to suit your style.
28. Add a delicate edging to wedding invitations and seating tags.
29. Attach lace edging to your wedding veil or bridesmaids headpieces.
30. Bouquets.
31. Fower girl basket
32. Ring bearer pillow
33. Garter

Add to accessories:
34. Purses
35. Shawls
36. Stoles
37. Wear as wrist or ankle bracelets
38. Hair combs
39. Hats
40. Headband
41. Barrettes
42. Narrow or wide belts
43. Bookmarks

For Baby:
44. Blankets and receiving blankets
45. Pillows
46. Bibs
47. Christening gown
48. Bonnets
49. Bootees and Socks

Dolls:
50. Make or purchase doll clothes and accessories and trim with narrow edging.