Shell edge lace doily, free crochet pattern for pretty 8.5 inch diameter doily, it will add cheer to any room in your home. crochetncreate| Crochet 'n' Create
The holiday season is upon us and all I really want for Christmas is to finish my house! Of course that won't actually happen in time... You can see my updates in the last post in case you missed it. In the meantime, I'd like to remind you that there are a few simple holiday-themed projects already available here on the Crochet is the Way blog: First, there are these Simple| Crochet is the Way
This runner, called the Briar Rose Table Runner Pattern #7605, took a second place ribbon at the 2021 Indiana State Fair. The pattern can be found here: Click here for free pattern.| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
I love larger doilies so decided to try my hand at designing one. The mid section points seem to give it a 3-D, textured look, even from a distance. If you find any errors, please alert me so I can make corrections. | Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
Diamonds in the Round *(updated 3-3-21)| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
The written pattern is found at the very end of this narrative. It can also be found on "Ravelry".| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
We all want to share our work with our friends and taking a photo of a finished project is a big part of sharing. Good lighting, good angles .... all important. But the background is often overlooked. This article talks about how the background can change the whole look of a project. I have included a doily of the same pattern, made in 2 different colors. One is shot on three different backgrounds.| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
I entered my very first Indiana State Fair competition in 2017, at the age of 58 years old. I had been crocheting for 51 years at this point, and it seems odd that this was my first year entering. | Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
My cousin in California contacted me to see if I could help her. She came across a number of doilies made by her grandmother (my aunt --- my mother and her grandmother were sisters) and asked if there was any way I could save them.| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
Details. Details. Do we really need those hand-cramping picots? Blocking? Is it really needed?| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
Well, it was bound to happen sometime. How did I know? Because it happens to everyone at some time or another.| Debi's Crafts and Hobbies
Washable markers and old fashioned paper doilies are all you need for these colorful doily prints.| The Kitchen Table Classroom