The Doily Scarf:
This project was super-easy, and I am completely in love with it. I just sewed a bunch (10-15) of small-ish doilies together...zip, zip, zip. It makes for such a romantic, lightweight scarf...and it's so nice to use these doilies that I love as objects, but would otherwise have no real use for.
I hope your week is going along nicely!
Comments (25)
Absolutely bee-yoo-tee-full but, more importantly, where did you get that wunnerful grey t-shirt/sweater?!?!? Adorable.
Nannette Spencer · February 07, 2008 at 12:24 AM
...your so cute!
I love how you layer your dresses & skirts.
~Happy Thursday~
miss.michelle · February 07, 2008 at 01:19 AM
This is very sweet and so you. xx
Top Bird · February 07, 2008 at 05:49 AM
This is very sweet and so you. xx
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Euro Tailors · February 07, 2008 at 06:40 AM
Oh my gosh, you bought that dress from Max!
That's the one I had my eye on when you posted the blog with the oh so pretty dresses. Love it, looks beautiful on you!
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Nat · February 07, 2008 at 11:11 AM
now I like that one!
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com AKA Hilary Glime :) · February 07, 2008 at 11:25 AM
That is such a brilliant idea. So lovely! Where do you find the best vintage doilies, online or through thrift stores & flea markets?
ann · February 07, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Such a pretty scarf! It'd be perfect for spring / fall
Angie · February 07, 2008 at 01:30 PM
THATS IT. Next time I go thrifting/junking, I'm looking for lots of doilies!! You've inspired me so much with your little projects, Miss Emily!! :) BRAVO!!
Casey · February 07, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Eeee! That looks so cool. I use bits of old lace similar to that in my hair. I think you should have your own show, "how to make old things look good", especially in this day and age where re-newing and recycling is the way to go!
Natalie · February 07, 2008 at 04:26 PM
my great grandmother knitted and sewed all the time. she started making these crocheted snowflake ornaments with a loop to hang them on the tree and she soaked them in a glue or glaze that hardened them so they wouldn't unravel and last for a long time. they are very beautiful and i'd love to send you a couple! I have never had a christmas tree without them. Trees seem to look naked without them now. Maybe they would inspire you to do something very cool!
amy from AL · February 07, 2008 at 05:14 PM
i'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed that you bought that dress from max!
that was my favorite of the group and i thought about getting it in red too.
it looks adorable on you.
and love that scarf.
and how awesome ath amy from AL wants to send your doilies her great-grandmother crocheted!
you are just too darn inspirational!
i can't handle it!
(actually i can and do and hope you continue to inspire us forever.) :)
risa · February 08, 2008 at 12:59 PM
When I was a little girl we had a million of these around my grandmother's house in a million different colors! Where have you found yours? I can't seem to find really great patterned pieces . I just bought a vintage couch for my studio and I want to really kitsch it out.
Katie · February 08, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Love it. I have tons of doilies, quilt squares and hankies that my grandmother handmade, and I don't know what to do with them. I don't sew and am not crafty at all. You could probably work wonders with them!
On another note, I'm about to paint my living room, and the color on your walls is EXACTLY what I want. Do you know what the color is?
Kelli · February 08, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I was eying that dress too, a bit pricey for my thrift budget, but lovely lovely none the same.
Looks great dear. :)
tangerined · February 09, 2008 at 12:43 AM
What a great idea! I've wondered what to do with these lovelies too. :-)
Amelia
AmeliaB · February 09, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Absolutely genius! I have a gigantic set of vintage flax linen doilies/dresser scarves with all black stitching and flowers that i no longer use... pulling them out now. And loving the layering going on in this outfit, too. I was just looking at cute Erin Fetherston dresses on clearance at Target.com (9.99!) but they seemed so hopelessly short. Now I have some fun ideas. Thanks for the inspiration this morning. :)
karaalison · February 10, 2008 at 07:48 AM
I had been thinking of making a scarf out of my plethora of lacey tidbits when I came about your post! You are completely inspiring I love it. I whipped my scarf up before I went to brunch (you are right about it being a quick project) And I completely love it. Thank you for being the perfect creative catalyst!
Miriah · February 13, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I just wanted to let you know that A) I adore this blog, and all your art work B) I mentioned you in my craft blog (twice) because I think you are just that amazing.
If you want to go look, the URL is http://lafemmedramatique.blogspot.com
I hope you don't mind!
Shila · February 15, 2008 at 10:26 AM
ooooh, that is an absolutely ingenious idea! beautifully done! i collect lots of doilies and use them in my clothes too... take a peek if you want:
http://hodgepodgefarm.blogspot.com/2007/04/sprung-at-last.html
cal · February 18, 2008 at 01:04 AM
you are such a cutie. I adore a girl with her own style. And love the delicate earrings above.
lindsay · February 19, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Ohhh how I wish I crocheted! I'm off to scrounge around for some doilies...what a sweet idea :)
Johanna · February 19, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I LOVE LACE + DOILIES + THINGS!
totally fantastic. im thinking of making my mom something doilie-ish for mothers day.any ideas? xx
fi · February 27, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Great idea. I have them in a closet and I am going to try this out.
Pecos Blue · March 28, 2008 at 04:41 PM