A Doily Obsession

Recently I have been noticing how beautiful a doily can be if used in the right way. A doily is just so feminine, and delicate, and pretty. Here are a few examples of some lovely ways to use doilies.



Doily Bowl

Find instructions on how to make one here...

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/06/diy-project-janes-doily-bowl.html







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You can find instructions for the lamp shade, the table runner, the pillow, the curtains, and the other bowl here...

http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/decorate-with-vintage-doilies-0408

You can also find a few other doily projects there.

Here are some similar projects, and links...



http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/easy-festive-holiday-decorating





http://ladylavona.blogspot.com/2008/04/doilyreinvented.html



http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5291§ion_id=5182519



White Buttons Frame Clutch $52.00 from Christinas.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90725



Linen Notebook Cover - Marianne Sold from Christinas.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90725



Handmade Block Printed Doily Tags from inkihandmade.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5342253