what's it called?? mental block here

chuckieknits

hi
am having one of those mental blocks.. Embarassed

trying to recall what those things are called that Mother and Grandma used to pin to the backs of living room chairs in the 40s..they were filet crochet for the most part, and some had nifty designs, not unlike the dresser scarves Granny made that I cherish..the chair back covers were called something that, I think, sounded something like amadascar...anyone here remember??
if so, thanks in advance..and, yepper, I'm considering knitting some. The topic came up today in my Yahoo knitting group, and we could not recall the correct term/name for them.
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Lillybee · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:

I remember those too and the name is on the tip of my tongue, it will drive me mad now Very Happy

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Nanette · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

I remember the item, but I didn't realize they had a name. Chair back covers does it for me. Laughing

Lillybee · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

I remembered they are called antimacassars. feel better now Very Happy

my gran had those on her chairs and sofas. Do you have a pattern in mind? I am now having a nostalgic moment Rolling Eyes

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chuckieknits · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

oh Lilybee, thank you ever so much! Now I'll be able to sleep...I've passed the info along to my online friend who shared my curiosity [we both were so close but neither of us could quite get it]

I've a couple of books with lace knitting designs that I bought from Dover..I'll probably choose one of those. I'll get back to you when I pick one

thanks again! Very Happy

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Katknit · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

I only know them as chair backs!
Originally they were placed on the back of chairs and setees to protect them from the greace that Gentlemen applied to their hair Rolling Eyes