You guys should know by now that I'm one doilie crazy dude.
This is a bed spread I made for Country Living a while back.
I sewed vintage doilies onto a linen fabric from The Conran Shop.
Pin them in place and then hand stitch them onto the fabric.
The effect is really beautiful.
Please note my rug on the right thats made of huge old doilies I have sewn together.
Photo by Frances Janisch
Have a fab weekend all!
I love this. I don't remember them using it in the magazine spread. If they didn't, they should have.
Posted by: Karen B | July 16, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Ah yes, and I am still dreaming of making the flower from a doily that you showed us not too long ago - I am all about "upcycling"
Posted by: Lady P | July 16, 2009 at 06:47 PM
it's so delicate and classic looking!
Posted by: caroline | July 16, 2009 at 08:10 PM
VIOLENCES+VOL :
Ceci est une tentative de gros scandale public parce que ça calme pas mal les gros connards en attendant de trouver enfin un avocat qui réglera ce problème de non respect de mes droits les plus élémentaires et je le conseille à chacun qui peut avoir des ennuis avec ce gros connard de sarkozy ou sa clique de clowns de flics minables : je suis donc en train de régler un petit problème du genre détail avec cette grosse tache de si peu président de la république Française, en lui envoyant un avocat pour mises sous surveillance illégales, lynchage numérique inspiré de bonnes vieilles méthodes qui ne déplairaient pas au ku klux klan, lynchage qui n'a mobilisé personne sur le web ou dans la presse et plagiat, par une grosse pouffe, vulgaire et ridicule et qui passe à la télé, de mes petits textes web.
Quant a sarkozy, s'il n'aime pas le web, et s'il n'aime pas la rue qui sait, la preuve, très bien se défendre, qu'il la quitte !
Posted by: nina | July 17, 2009 at 05:28 AM
The pillow doily is so lovely!
Posted by: Debbie | July 17, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Oh my -this is gorgeous and I might have to swipe and post with kudos to you of course. My friend and fellow blogger Karyn of FrenchCharming.blogspot.com just did a wonderful piece on doilies. You might love it. Thanks for all your coolness.
Posted by: laurel | July 17, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Lovely. I especially like the doilies on the floor in a larger size. The crochet work is really nice. Wish I could see it bigger.
Posted by: anabel fournier | July 18, 2009 at 07:52 AM
So lovely I can hardly stand it! Beautiful.
Posted by: Teresa McFayden | July 19, 2009 at 03:14 PM
gorgeous!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 19, 2009 at 03:44 PM
That is a great look for a bed spread.
Valerie
http://valerieaheck.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Valerie Heck | July 20, 2009 at 05:47 AM
oh how do i love thee...
:)
you're like buying a plastic bag for $1
at the thrift store...bringing it home to find it's filled with old doilies, beaded bits & cut off net and lace victorian sleeves and collars. yes this did happen and you make me this happy.
yeeee!
Posted by: nico | July 20, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Love this!
Posted by: ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie | July 22, 2009 at 02:44 PM
this idea is just faboulus!!!!
Posted by: kosenrufu mama | July 24, 2009 at 01:32 AM