Kathy, Martha's thoughts echo mine. I really do think the hanging weight could damage this piece, and those motifs are just too pretty to risk damaging. How about using the bedspread as a tablecloth, for decorative purposes only, or draped over a corner of your sofa? I like Annette's suggestion too about folding it and laying it at the bottom of your bed. Cameron, Did you mean that you wished your grandmother had taught you to crochet, or that she had taught you this particular pattern? The reason I ask is that we might be able to find this pattern on line. It resembles wagon wheels to me, and I would be happy to help you try to locate it. Marilyn

My mother, when she was alive, crocheted many pieces. Most were round ranging from 6 to 16 inches in diameter. She used those on end tables and a pair on her dresser. The were many patterns publsihed in home-makers magazines, literally thousands. Sometimes, the patterns were found in catalogues by an ID number. Her more ambicious works were large doilies with big ruffled outer rings. Typically, these were heavily starched and then ironed to hold shape. Some of your discoloration may be from old starch or scorched starch.

My first crochet project was a triangle shawl with fringe. Solid color worsted using J-hook. All of it done using sc. It looks very professional, and no one would know it was a beginner's project, it looks so nice. Here's the pattern. Email me to discuss more simple patterns. PS: My best advice to any beginner is beware of errors in most crochet patterns, especially Lion Brand which occasionally will leave out an *. It probably goes without saying that no one proofs the patterns being submitted, as it just wouldnt be worth anyone's time to sit and work a project to see if there are any errors in it. It's up to us to figure out that an error or omition has occurred, then not to fear attempting to figure out what is missing. The first time I worked in the round to make a beret, the publisher left out the instructions for how to make the top knot, assuming anyone would already know! NOT! I had to rip out several attempts to invent one myself and finally got it right. Best of luck and dont give up. Here is a link that might be useful: pattern link

I would think ebay would be a good bet. This forum is really for knitters and crocheters to share knowledge, and not for selling things that may well be covered by copyright. So, try Ebay. They always have lots of knitting things for sale.