Love your beautiful Doily. I had a neighbor who crocheted beautiful doilies. She made only a few crocheted carriage covers for just a few special People. I was lucky to be one of her special people. I knew her all the years I grew up. We were close. She crocheted small medallions in a lacy pattern and a gorgeous edging then waited to hear of the sex of the baby so she could line the carriage cover and pillow in pink or blue satin moire. It was absolutely gorgeous. I go so many compliments on this crocheted set. The hours which this wonderful neighbor spent on my set was so appreciated. She also crocheted a lace tablecloth for me when I married. Also so appreciated to be thought of so fondly. She was such a sweet neighbor.
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to get a spinning wheel! I’ve been drop spinning since I was 8, and now that I’m 18 I finally bought one. I absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much for all your wonderful fiber content❤
I was way into doilies in the 80s when I was in my 20s, I inherited some nice ones from various Aunts and Grandmothers, and continued sprinkling them around my home into the 90s. Somewhere around the time i was 45-50, i started putting them away. Something about that old lady style was fine with me while i was young, but now that i am 60 and an actual official Old Lady and Grandmother myself, i hang onto my Victorian aesthetic but completely free of doilies. Yours are lovely, but i guess I've had too many years of people telling me they are geriatric style, haha!! I think your take on them with the stronger colors is a way to avoid that old lady vibe, and the fact that yours are new. Mine are all very old.
Didn’t you just learn to crochet? I def must learn! I want to do all the grannie square patterns out now! Love the doilies, and pillow idea so fun! Can’t wait to see it!
I have two doilies in my living room. One is cream and one is lime green! Twinsies!! Both made by a family member! Your sweater turned out so well I just want to copy you!
Quilt top is lovely. I would love a hanging method that would encourage/allow for swapping out quilts, rotating by seasons, favorites, knitting or crocheting…..
Love your podcast! A scant 1/4 inch is less than a 1/4 inch. So when you press your seams to the side, it takes up the fabric making it correct. Good luck with the quilt!
Pamela is correct! A scant quarter inch is LESS than a 1/4 inch. Sometimes you can achieve a scant 1/4 inch by just moving your needle position one tick over. Also, I've use some scrap fabric to practice a particular technique before cutting into my precious material. Can't wait to see the finished top! Fun to see other knitters that also quilt!
Thanks so much for clarifying that, Pamela and Jessica!!💖 But now I'm a little confused because the fabric strips are sewing up to be smaller than the template. Wondering if I should make it a generous 1/4 seam allowance 🤔
@@Voolenvine Oh wow, how weird. I would definitely experiment and see what making the seam allowance larger (greater than 1/4 inch) will do. Also, with scrap fabric I would make some of the triangles you're struggling with and also make some scrap blocks in the other shapes that they will eventually attach to; sew those together and see how they line up when sewn together. Sometimes it's better to get the whole picture before proceeding with your special fabric! Good luck! It is a beautiful pattern and will be so worth it in the end!
Kristen-they mean to sew a slightly smaller seam allowance, not cut a smaller strip. You could get the same effect by cutting a slightly larger strip like you are thinking, but that will add bulk and increase your fabric requirements ❤
Was SO excited to see “doily” on your thumbnail! I LOVE making them. I have been since I was a kid and made them with my mom. Yours came out beautifully. I love the wasabi thread color and may need to go look for that. Looking forward to seeing the pillow when it’s done! xoxo
Kristen your doilies are absolutely gorgeous! I have 2 more rounds on my tide sage. I can’t believe how quickly you crochet. I’m also excited to see your quilt. It will be beautiful. Also your wedding she’ll shawl, I a labor of love. Have an great week
Love the doilies , I also am obsesed with making them. I use to subscribe to the Decoritve crochet and Magic crochet magazines... they have charted ones which are very easy to do and follow.... Check them out ,they most likely are still available for the purchase of old magazines.Also since I have so many, I started making them for summer use. I stiffen them really good ,and attach them on round boards and paint the boards like tye dye or nice colors to place around the yard....
I love that you're in a crochet doily period! I love making them too, but it's hard to find a good "potato chippy" pattern for them. I've already printed out the Summer Splendor pattern, as well as the Julia Hart patterns from this episode and the last. Several years ago I took several I had made and put them together to make a lacy curtain. You're making me feel the need to do it again!
Your doilies are beautiful! I learned to crochet on lace and doilies. You should check out crochet snowflakes. Think of them as mini doilies. They are so addictive.
Okay I am away behind on my knitting podcast subscriptions but I had to comment - I used the Madli’s shawl pattern to knit part of my wedding dress! I had two bodice panels I used that pattern for and modified it to get rid of the extra “branch” on the side. I used knit picks bare stroll with stellina 😄 (We’ve been married for almost 1.5 years now!)
I followed you down the doily rabbit hole. I am almost finished with the Summer Splendor. It is such a beautiful pattern. Your pillow will be beautiful!
My mom made a boat load of small doilies as snow flakes and did the spray starch then decorated their small Christmas tree with them. It was so beautiful.
My mother made a lot of these “snowflakes” for me and my sister. I put them on my tree every Christmas and remember her nimble fingers and love to make them for me.
I've been a doily maker for many years, and I'm happy to see that you've caught the bug. I thinks that it's wonderful how a simple hook and some thread can create such a thing of beauty!
Do you mean you would like to create a second Summer Splendor doilly on its own, or another pillow? You could either go dusty yellow or rust orange and create a spring or autumn pillow set... ...or you could go completely crazy and do both and be interchangable with your decor...
I love crochet and I love doilies but I'm always hesitant to make one because I never know what to do with them. But using it to make a pillow is genius! Will definitely be implementing that eventually.
A large round doily, worked in fingering (or larger) yarn, with a hole left in the center could make a stylish poncho. The front & back could be tacked together at the underarm to form a kind of sleeve.
Love the doilies Kristen!! The only small crocheted items I have made are snowflakes, and collars for cute glass jars.(I don't know how that became a thing, but it did!). I may need to check out doily patterns. I have a couple of small round tables that would look wonderful with the addition of a doily!!
My mother made beautiful doilies. I have been thinking about how to use these in a way to honor her work. I am considering sewing them together to make a table runner. Any other ideas?
The odd thing is while I am fascinated by doilies and think I would enjoy crocheting them, I have no interest in decorating my home with them. I’m caught between a rock and a hard place I guess until I find a candidate for a gifted doily.
Love your beautiful
Doily. I had a neighbor who crocheted beautiful doilies. She made only a few crocheted carriage covers for just a few special
People. I was lucky to be one of her special people. I knew her all the years I grew up. We were close. She crocheted small medallions in a lacy pattern and a gorgeous edging then waited to hear of the sex of the baby so she could line the carriage cover and pillow in pink or blue satin moire. It was absolutely gorgeous. I go so many compliments on this crocheted set. The hours which this wonderful neighbor spent on my set was so appreciated. She also crocheted a lace tablecloth for me when I married. Also so appreciated to be thought of so fondly. She was such a sweet neighbor.
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to get a spinning wheel! I’ve been drop spinning since I was 8, and now that I’m 18 I finally bought one. I absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much for all your wonderful fiber content❤
Beautiful wedding shawl. Wow.
I was way into doilies in the 80s when I was in my 20s, I inherited some nice ones from various Aunts and Grandmothers, and continued sprinkling them around my home into the 90s. Somewhere around the time i was 45-50, i started putting them away. Something about that old lady style was fine with me while i was young, but now that i am 60 and an actual official Old Lady and Grandmother myself, i hang onto my Victorian aesthetic but completely free of doilies. Yours are lovely, but i guess I've had too many years of people telling me they are geriatric style, haha!! I think your take on them with the stronger colors is a way to avoid that old lady vibe, and the fact that yours are new. Mine are all very old.
I think you should put the lime green doily on a black pillow 🖤😊
Didn’t you just learn to crochet? I def must learn! I want to do all the grannie square patterns out now! Love the doilies, and pillow idea so fun! Can’t wait to see it!
I have two doilies in my living room. One is cream and one is lime green! Twinsies!! Both made by a family member! Your sweater turned out so well I just want to copy you!
I love the dollie!!!! I knitted 2 dollies for my mom for Christmas last year. I'm going to try a crochet one soon!
Love your doilies. I’ve also made a few. Your doily pillow is going to be amazing!
Quilt top is lovely. I would love a hanging method that would encourage/allow for swapping out quilts, rotating by seasons, favorites, knitting or crocheting…..
As an Estonian, seeing your wedding shawl made my heart so happy! 😊
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Love your podcast! A scant 1/4 inch is less than a 1/4 inch. So when you press your seams to the side, it takes up the fabric making it correct. Good luck with the quilt!
Pamela is correct! A scant quarter inch is LESS than a 1/4 inch. Sometimes you can achieve a scant 1/4 inch by just moving your needle position one tick over. Also, I've use some scrap fabric to practice a particular technique before cutting into my precious material. Can't wait to see the finished top! Fun to see other knitters that also quilt!
Thanks so much for clarifying that, Pamela and Jessica!!💖 But now I'm a little confused because the fabric strips are sewing up to be smaller than the template. Wondering if I should make it a generous 1/4 seam allowance 🤔
@@Voolenvine Oh wow, how weird. I would definitely experiment and see what making the seam allowance larger (greater than 1/4 inch) will do. Also, with scrap fabric I would make some of the triangles you're struggling with and also make some scrap blocks in the other shapes that they will eventually attach to; sew those together and see how they line up when sewn together. Sometimes it's better to get the whole picture before proceeding with your special fabric! Good luck! It is a beautiful pattern and will be so worth it in the end!
Kristen-they mean to sew a slightly smaller seam allowance, not cut a smaller strip.
You could get the same effect by cutting a slightly larger strip like you are thinking, but that will add bulk and increase your fabric requirements ❤
Was SO excited to see “doily” on your thumbnail! I LOVE making them. I have been since I was a kid and made them with my mom. Yours came out beautifully. I love the wasabi thread color and may need to go look for that. Looking forward to seeing the pillow when it’s done! xoxo
Thank you so much, Olivia! That's so nice to have memories of doily-making with your mom 😄
I LOVE the idea of a doily pillow. I can’t wait to see it!
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Beautiful dollies Kristin! I especially love the stitchwork on the Summer Splendor dollie.
You're so good at putting colors together for colorwork sweaters. Your Kismet is stunning!
Thanks so much, Lisa! 🥰 As are you!! 🙌 Loving all the Stephen West test knits you've been cranking out 😍
Kristen your doilies are absolutely gorgeous! I have 2 more rounds on my tide sage. I can’t believe how quickly you crochet. I’m also excited to see your quilt. It will be beautiful. Also your wedding she’ll shawl, I a labor of love. Have an great week
Love the doilies , I also am obsesed with making them. I use to subscribe to the Decoritve crochet and Magic crochet magazines... they have charted ones which are very easy to do and follow....
Check them out ,they most likely are still available for the purchase of old magazines.Also since I have so many, I started making them for summer use. I stiffen them really good ,and attach them on round boards and paint the boards like tye dye or nice colors to place around the yard....
I love that you're in a crochet doily period! I love making them too, but it's hard to find a good "potato chippy" pattern for them. I've already printed out the Summer Splendor pattern, as well as the Julia Hart patterns from this episode and the last. Several years ago I took several I had made and put them together to make a lacy curtain. You're making me feel the need to do it again!
Your makes are so beautiful. I especially like your doilies.
Your doilies are beautiful! I learned to crochet on lace and doilies. You should check out crochet snowflakes. Think of them as mini doilies. They are so addictive.
Okay I am away behind on my knitting podcast subscriptions but I had to comment - I used the Madli’s shawl pattern to knit part of my wedding dress! I had two bodice panels I used that pattern for and modified it to get rid of the extra “branch” on the side. I used knit picks bare stroll with stellina 😄 (We’ve been married for almost 1.5 years now!)
Oh wow! Your dress sounds beautiful and incredible!! I can totally picture it 😍 🙌 Congrats on 1.5 years of marriage, Amanda!! 💖
I followed you down the doily rabbit hole. I am almost finished with the Summer Splendor. It is such a beautiful pattern. Your pillow will be beautiful!
I don't need another knitting book, I don't need another knitting book....Knitted Lace From Estonia ordered!
My mom made a boat load of small doilies as snow flakes and did the spray starch then decorated their small Christmas tree with them. It was so beautiful.
My mother made a lot of these “snowflakes” for me and my sister. I put them on my tree every Christmas and remember her nimble fingers and love to make them for me.
I've been a doily maker for many years, and I'm happy to see that you've caught the bug. I thinks that it's wonderful how a simple hook and some thread can create such a thing of beauty!
I couldn't agree more! 🤗
Maybe you could find a nice bright green palm leaf print for the pillow backing! Then it would be basically double sided for your living room!
Do you mean you would like to create a second Summer Splendor doilly on its own, or another pillow? You could either go dusty yellow or rust orange and create a spring or autumn pillow set...
...or you could go completely crazy and do both and be interchangable with your decor...
I saw that shawl and thought it looked familiar. I have that book lol! Your shawl is beautiful!!
I love crochet and I love doilies but I'm always hesitant to make one because I never know what to do with them. But using it to make a pillow is genius! Will definitely be implementing that eventually.
When it comes to home decor, my new philosophy is, "when in doubt ... throw a doily on it!" 😂
Once blocked, they are also beautiful framed.
Hi Kristin, did you see the new Morris collection of washable rugs from Ruggable? They’re beautiful. Saw the range and thought you would like them.
A large round doily, worked in fingering (or larger) yarn, with a hole left in the center could make a stylish poncho. The front & back could be tacked together at the underarm to form a kind of sleeve.
My daughter wanted a shawl from that book for her wedding in 2016. I didn't have the time to do it. Bit I still have the wool. ;)
It's never too late! 😄
Love the doilies Kristen!! The only small crocheted items I have made are snowflakes, and collars for cute glass jars.(I don't know how that became a thing, but it did!). I may need to check out doily patterns. I have a couple of small round tables that would look wonderful with the addition of a doily!!
Oh fun!! They really make for quick and pretty projects.
I agree!
My mother made beautiful doilies. I have been thinking about how to use these in a way to honor her work. I am considering sewing them together to make a table runner. Any other ideas?
The odd thing is while I am fascinated by doilies and think I would enjoy crocheting them, I have no interest in decorating my home with them. I’m caught between a rock and a hard place I guess until I find a candidate for a gifted doily.
A scant quarter inch is slightly smaller than a quater inch not larger.
A scant quarter inch is one or two threads SHORT of 1/4”.
A scant 1/4” is NOT larger than 1/4”
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