I have vast quantities of pretty vintage lace doilies, and I keep buying more without the faintest idea what I’m going to do with them.
But I came across a crochet-wrapped stone on instagram and realised I might be able to use doilies in place of the crochet, which I can’t do.
First I dug some stones out of my garden.
Then I pulled some largeish doilies out of my stash.
Next I dug through my box of fabric dyes, and pulled out a selection of colours.
Then I randomly coloured the doilies with the dyes.
Once dyed and washed they were ready to be stitched onto the stones.
I used embroidery thread to stitch them at the base. I’ll admit this looks a bit messy, but it actually works quite well in a practical way, as the knotted doily and thread makes a soft cushion under the stone, preventing scratching of my nice wooden floors.
They make me smile!
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What a genius idea!! I’ve got a big bag of these somewhere that I inherited from my nana. I often thought of dying them (these are totally the colours I’d choose too!). I’ve looked at – but not tried – make a big round lampshade from some using a balloon as a mould and layering with glue / paint. (Lots on Pinterest if you haven’t seen already)
I inherited a bunch from my grandmother too, and I buy them in op shops without knowing what to do with them! I have seen those awesome lampshades (I have a whole Pinterest board with what to do with them too)….I also love the tops, vests, cardis and skirts made with them, but I don’t reckon I’m talented enough to sew them. 🙄
I’m glad you like my little doorstops!!!!