Precious linens can be as hard to incorporate into your home’s style as they are to give up to a consignment store. You want to find a place for them in your life, but somehow these family heirlooms always end up gathering dust in your bureau drawers and attics.

So what do you do with all those crocheted doilies and fancy monogrammed handkerchiefs that have been passed down from generation to generation? Here’s a pretty, practical solution that makes a great conversation piece: an heirloom serving tray. Not only does it make something useful for you, you can make several and give them as gifts to other family members to share the memories.

What you’ll need for 1 tray