Tutorial - Turn a Paper Doily into a Crocheted Placemat

Make one-of-a-kind handmade place mats

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"I love to upcycle items that I already have by adding crochet. That’s how this project was born. I had paper doilies that I wasn’t going to use as they were but knew that I could turn them into something special with just a little bit of craftiness. By adding crochet around the edging, I was able to create brand new placemats made with that personal touch".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Doily

Doily whips up very fast and easy

Doily Tutorial at Dolly Creates Blog

"Hook size: G, Yarn: Any Category 1 Fingering Weight yarn. I'm not sure what mine was - it was just a miscellaneous ball of yarn!  Finished Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches in diameter.  See this video for a treble crochet stitch tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Fashion a Barbie Cape from a Doily

Easy, elegant and inexpensive

CapeTutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Here's a fun, quick idea for a Barbie Cape, Shawl or Vest using a Doily from Michaels, this one's almost too easy folks! I promise that most of these ideas are no sew but couldn't resist sewing a cute little Scottie button onto this cape, such a fun way to close the cape".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an E-Reader Cover from Recycled Doily

Using vintage doilies makes this extra special

E Reader Case Tutorial at Sharlzndollz Blog

"This craft pattern is to make an e-reader cover out of a partly completed doyley which is often the state of these lovely vintage pieces in the op-shops. The linen is usually wonderful, the stitchery very nice and neat, and this project utilises a project someone else didn't finish. This one is partliculary nice as it was very age marked which really appeals to me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Doily Pincushion

Flower shape and vintage doily make a lovely pincushion

Doily Pincushion Tutorial at Sharlzndollz Blog

"This project is a way to recycle doyleys (doilies) and is particularly suited to doyleys with lovely embroidery but where the body of the fabric may be a bit old or full of holes as you fussy cut the parts that are worth retaining and the interfacing adds stability to really old fabric".... Read more