.This is Mary Werst's Exceptional doily that I started awhile ago from this book. The dense-ness of the stitches is so totally unlike any doily that I have ever crocheted.
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I love that.
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And I also love this exceptional January snow that seems to intensify the sky with a blueness that is so vibrant & jewel-like.
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This is the view from our front yard -- yup, very blessed indeed.
And so thankful that so many years ago a lovely lady took the time during my lunch recess to teach me how to crochet doilies.
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I am using my # 7 steel crochet hook and my very, very favorite crochet thread, Aunt Lydia Bamboo Crochet Thread, size 10.
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My husband is under the very sad, mistaken notion that doily-love is only for grandmas from long, long ago & teases me that he is going to list me as 'Doily Dawn' in my obituary.
But don't worry -- I will properly educate him into becoming passionate about doilies strewn all over the house.
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.Hmmm. I wonder what he'd think about a lovely crocheted edging on .... say... some of his clothing?
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I'm kidding, of course........
....but if anyone has the perfect pattern for masculine edgings, let me know.
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17 comments:
Oh my, this is absolutely stunning.
What a great idea to post it with the pictures outside- gorgeous! I couldn't in my wildest dreams come up with anything like that!
How beautiful ... both the doily and pictures. The doily is so perfectly done.
That is absolutely beautiful. I know how much work is in something like that and I just love it.
Loving that raised edge towards the centre. Maybe you could crochet edge hubbies towels so he can feel the feminine love too! Cherrie
Priceless!!
Beautiful! I love that close stitch too.
beautiful! i love how dense and substantial it looks.
kris
I am always in awe of your beautiful crochet doilies. I think this one is my very favorite so far. Of course, I always say that each time I see a new one. LOL!
This is absolutely stunning! So stunning, in fact, that I ran out last night and bought the book so I could make one, too (even though I own several pattern books on doilies already). I started one this morning! Wheeeee!
You are quite the enabler and you may not even know it. But I love it and the beautiful projects you share, so don't you dare stop! LOL Ü*
Dawn - you are amazing. This doily is breathtaking.
Wow! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! I've just started taking classes for crochet and now I'm motivated to make some doilies. Thanks again for sharing this.
This doily is beyond a regular doily..it is a master piece! Tell you husband that there are loads of us Doily Dawn junkies out here..that use them and appreciate them and collect them! ♥
Your work is stunning!!!!I love the colors in the Hip to be back,,,below. Prettiest I have ever seen!!!
Or Backed!! Sorry
That's gorgeous -- makes me want to learn to crochet!
This doily is perfect!
Your pictures are so beautiful.
I am sure that this doily will be the star of the house!
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