A Doily Garland

This project all started with me looking for ways to use the beautiful crocheted doilies that my grandma gave David and I as a wedding gift over 14 years ago...

It just seemed sad that they are tucked away; kept safe, but not used.

Then I saw this amazing picture while visiting Jami at Freckled Laundry:

(photo courtesy of Freckled Laundry)

Absolutely. Beautiful.

She found these gorgeous lace doilies, trims and such at a garage sale recently!

If she weren't so darn nice, I'd probably be a little envious.

Okay, well, I'm still a wee bit envious...

;)

But seriously, this really got me thinking. Envisioning a sweet garland of white doilies...

I couldn't get the idea out of my head. There was nothing to be done except try it out. To see if would work.

I added a few doilies I tea-dyed for a little contrast...

but don't worry~ I only dyed the ones that were already either stained or not from my grandma. :)

{It's funny though, I honestly like it best with just the white doilies.}

This little garland will eventually be moved to a different fireplace in a different room, because if all goes well, I will be "slipcovering" this fireplace before Thanksgiving!

AND cleaning the inside of the fireplace as well. As you can see, it's greatly in need of a complete scrubbing.

I have some other ideas for how to use doilies, and will be sharing these in future posts! :)

I hope you all are having a great week, and enjoying these wonderful fall days!

blessings,

Jenni