I wanted to embroidery a doily. Then I thought about how delicate crocheting a doily is and how embroidering one would probably make me mad. SO, I stretched this lovely doily (that I had 3 of!) over some vintage fabric in an embroidery hoop and started embroidering on it.
I just free-formed it, I guess. I used the openings in the lace to determine my pattern. I only used the back-stitch and ended up with something that sort of resembles a traditional crocheted chevron pattern.
Can you see it?? The chevrons/ripples/whatever? The pattern also kind of resembles an Easter egg, no? Like if you view it from the top? Please tell me I’m not hallucinating that effect!
I finished it off with a vintage button, that was part of a set I bought at an antique store a couple years ago.
It’s all nestled in a cherry-stained embroidery hoop.
Making this was totally relaxing. Following the doily pattern was stimulating, but easy. If you have a doily hanging about that is nice, but with no real purpose, I suggest doing this! The effect is nice and you can leave your favorite parts (in my case, the pineapples!) alone.
What do you think? Does it do the doily justice?
So pretty!
You are very creative.
Thank you! Thank you!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH This is next league. Top.
So pretty (and clever, too)! I have a ton of doilies sitting around my craft room – I might have to try this!
Share, if you do! I’d like to see what others come up with. Especially since there are SO many different types of doilies!
Fabulous idea! Love, love, love!
UMMMM hello! this is so stinking cute!
You have the cutest ideas. Thanks!
Ohmygosh, this is amazing!! :) I love the little chevron stitching, and the button + patterned fabric are genius little details! You rock!
Thank you all for the lovely comments!!
this is gorgeous! such a wonderful idea and i looove how colorful it is. my poor grey house could use some color this time of year… :]
love this! & yes… I totally see the Easter egg!
Oh my goodness your blog is so cute and this is utterly amazing!!
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