doily I made with sewing thread

[dennymare]

Here is a doily I crocheted using sewing thread. It was a challange but alot of fun also. I thought it had turned out well and evidently so did my daughter who took it home to display in her house. Guess thats the best compliment any ways. I got the pattern from Annies Attic. Hope you all like it.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/dennymare/multicoloreddoily.jpg

[threeolivemartini]

that is gorgeous

[CraftyChristine]

<span style="font-family:comic sans ms; color:purple;">That is just breathtaking! Beautiful doily and the colors are gorgeous!</span>

[MommaChelle]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors!!

[earthwhisper]

That is absolutely stunning! How long did it take you to do this? What was the challenge that you had? Gorgeous!

[MarvieN]

Sewing thread!?!! Wow! Just the thought gives me anxiety lol. Size 10 thread scares me!

That is gorgeous though =) I love the colors... I'm in awe =)

[kariholtz]

Breathetakingly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[faithpa76]

Sewing thread?? Wow!!! That is just breathtaking! Beautiful work!

[upmom]

That is beautiful...nice job!
:cheer2
Lori

[emeraldmoon]

That is beautiful.. I have that book painted doilies. Havent made any yet because of so many other progects that I have to get done.. I am going to try to get one made for my mom for mothers day..

[emeraldmoon]

You use 2 strands of sewing thread together to make the doilies.

[jingles96]

That is just GORGEOUS! I love it! :)

[Nay65]

Beautiful. I can't even imagine working with sewing thread.

[Rosesandtea]

Gorgeous! You did a great job! :clap :cheer2 :cheer

[froggy]

It is GORGEOUS! I think I saw that pattern in Annies Attic and thought how could anyone crochet with sewing thread. Yikers! Take a bow!:bow

[Julie]

That's one of the books I want.. it's beautiful! Imagine all the shades of color you can get with alternating the two strands of thread. :D! :heart

[woolandflax]

That is amazingly beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should enter it in your state fair next fall, bet it would get the blue ribbon!!!

~Rebecca

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I agree I know if you entered a contest you would deff win it with that beauty:clap It's absolutely beautiful no words just :wow

[crochetdiva]

My mouth is still hanging open. WOW!!! I am in awe:not
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!

[princsstrish]

:thumbsup :wowdrool :not :clap

[Empress Busy Bee]

Beautiful!!!

I'd read about using sewing thread but I just barely started using regular crochet thread. Good for you.

[Tiffany]

What stunning work! :)h

[mythunderbird]

:wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow OMG, that is so beautiful, i have that pattern too but have been to chicken to make it. maybe after i get caught up, will try it. again:wow :wow :wow :wow :not :not :not :not vicki

[clearwaters]

Absolutely gorgeous. What a lot of determination. I can't imagine working with sewing thread. As a matter of fact, neither can my eyes.

[Michele]

Beautiful work the colors you used look fantastic ..... it takes me a while to get in the zone with #30 crochet cotton I don't think I could get in the zone with sewing thread WAY TO GO!

[stamptildawn]

That is beautiful. I can't believe you had the patience to work with that itty bitty thread!!!!

Dawn

www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com

[dennymare]

Thanks all for the compliments. Means a lot I am my worst critic. Wish I had thought of entering it in a show before I let my daughter take it home with her. Darn it anyways. Oh well, the biggest challange was the changing of the threads so you get the taper of colors. I will have to do another one if I can find my book again. Thanks again folks for your input.
Mary:)h as my daughter would say I feel loved.

[rascal]

absolutely beautiful! Dar

[MiCountess]

:)h WOW - I can't imagine - Lovely
Michelle :wink

[Lavender]

wow thats just soooo beautiful!
Wish someone would give me that to display in MY house :wow

[lilhatshack]

WOW - absolutely gorgeous - WOW :bow

[RachelG]

Stunning!!!! I :heart that. I recognize that exact doily from somewhere...do you post on any other forums? :)

[Ghost]

That is the coolest doily I have ever seen. Wow! :wowdrool

[ZingyZoid]

That is just gorgeous! I love the colors and I'd had to have taken it from my your house to if I was your daughter.:)h

[Sakkara11]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!
What size hook did you use?

[bkellya]

:eek ! WOW, I don't know what to say other than WOW. Congratulations!

[Jewels]

Wow - that is one beautiful doily....has a "handpainted" kind of look to it.

[Kathleen]

Absolutely georgeous!

[NancyCA]

Wowsers! You did a wonderful job!

[dennymare]

Thank you all that replied to my doily. like i said i am my worst critic and it is refreshing to hear others opinions. :day Thanks again
Mary:ty goes to my daughter who made my signature and put it into my preferences, she is such a smart 12 year old.

[Seneca and Scooch]

Absolutely beautiful! :)h

[Elegant Crochet]

WoW!!!!

It turned out just lovely.:)h :) h:)h

I admire your patience for sure.

Fantastic!!

Luv
Mandy

[gingerchai]

wow!:clap . i can't even imagine crocheting with sewing thread. the bright colors are beautiful. :)h

tracy:)

[Hook and I]

I tend to love anything "rainbow" - but this is REALLY gorgeous! Just stunning ...

[bunnirific]

Oh, wow! That is really beautiful!

Did you use a pattern, or come up with that yourself?

[dennymare]

I have to use a pattern, unforunately I am not gifted in the creative stage. But it is a doily book I got from Annies Attic.
Mary
:ty

[Tampa Doll]

Beautiful. Wasn't it fun.

I have the same book and made the same doily. I have been trying to get back to making some more. No time.

It always helps when someone likes it enough to want to take it home.

Have you seen the book for crocheting with rick rack? I hope to try that soon. The doilies there look beautiful also.


:woohoo

[Dalia]

Gorgeous!:)h

[lyrakristine]

That's jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I love it...the colors, the pattern... and you used sewing thread! *bows down to you*

:D

[Ladycrochat]

Oh that is one of the loveliest things I have ever seen:bheart ! This painted doily technique is a bit difficult I think....what size hook did you use?:hook I want to try it someday......perhaps I will start with something small like a bookmark:rofl ! Still, Three cheers for you!:cheer :cheer :cheer , thanks for sharing this with us:hug

[caitlinsmom]

Wow I've never heard of using sewing thread. Wow again:clap

[Nicie]

That is so pretty. I have the pattern to make one just haven't had the courage.

[Mom w/a Motif]

It's gorgeous! I know I saw that book in a store somewhere, but now I can't find it. Anyway, you did a wonderful job! I have to ask though, (and I'm not trying to be 'funny', or 'sarcastic').. Did your eyes go buggy working with the thread? Mine get weird just working with size 10 thread. I've worked with size 30 before, but that was a few years ago and with really good lighting...

Anyway beautiful doily! :manyheart

Tina

[yarncat]

Amazing doily,Mary!

[Arminab]

Fabulous!!! Magnificent!! Gorgeous!! :) :) :)

[Miss USA]

Its amazing how the colours flow to the next. Absolutely beautiful!

[irikel]

:eek That is what I call "ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS"!!:eek You are so brave to have done that is sewing thread.:manyheart

[wildthing1058]

pretty

[peppermintpatti]

Hello Dennymare,

I can't get over how many beautiful thread items everyone on this board has made. They are all exceptionally well done and absolutely gorgeous.

[sunnywolfgar]

Wow~~~ I love that and love the colors you crochet with. I love the bright sky blue ! I also have the book Painted Doilies. Haven't done it yet to many crochet WIP going on,, but when I get a few projects done that will be next.

[Hazlecreek]

OMG that is just beautifully stunning!! I saw that book last time I ordered from Annies Attic, but didn't add it to my shopping cart, I think I will get it this time. Thanks for shareing it with us.

[Debbi-a1]

BEAUTIFUL!
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[Debbi-a1]

BEAUTIFUL!
I haven't tried one of those. You did a great job.
Debbi

[seabreeze]

Your doily is really beautiful and I can't believe you did that with sewing thread!!! :yay

[songdaisong]

:manyheart WONDERFUL:manyheart

[Tobydog]

Beautiful-fantastic-stunning!!!!

[Yammy]

Love the color on that one!
I'm making a painted doily for the doily swap and I'll tell you that they aren't that bad, the main thing that is hard is it splits constantly because you are using three strands of thread at once.But by changing the amount of threads from 1 of one color and 2 of another etc. you can graduate colors very nicely. It gives you a huge variety of colors to choose from:)

[pinkroses]

My goodness. You made that with sewing thread. It must have taken a long time. what size crochet needle did you use? I love the colors in it. Very pretty.PINKROSES

[craftymom]

You did a fantastic job! The colors blend so nicely! I've never crocheted with sewing thread, but it sure sounds like hard work. Great job! :cheer

-craftymom

[Aelita]

That is so pretty I love the colors of it.

[jadyn05]

amazing, very lovely, no that's not the right word.... i don't even know the right word so i'll just :clap

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

Isn't it amazing that we can actually use sewing thread to create a beautiful doily like that? I too have seen that in Annie's Attic catalog and have been really tempted to order that pattern book. Great job on a stunning doily. Thank you for sharing with us.

[inmy7thhvn]

I believe that's the prettiest doily I've seen yet. GREAT WORK :cheer :cheer :cheer

[ankey]

that is absolutely beautiful and amazing!

[lhasaapsolady]

What a lovely job, how was it working with the sewing thread? I have the book and am waiting for my purple thread to come in. Have you done any of the other doilies?

[squish_52]

all i can say is WOW!!!

[gardnr]

That is BEAUTIFUL!

What size hook did you use? I just picked up my great grandmother's hook to see if it would make it easier on one that I am working on and it really did! I have no clue what size it is, there isn't any writing or imprint on it.
Gardnr

[ferosah]

Mary you did a fantastic job with the Painted Rainbow Doily. Keep up the good work girlfriend.
Hugs
Ferosa

[TXyarnelf]

Sewing thread! OMG, it's beautiful. I'd would be cross-eyed for sure if I tried that. :heehee

[Shell]

simply stunning!

[dogymom]

It's gorgeous!!!!:eek You must have the patience of Job! I tried using thread ONCE. Not ready to try that again for awhile.:blush

[nikki]

:eekGorgeous!!! What beautiful work!

I bought the book a few months ago...I'm too scared to try it :blush

[pplcrochets]

Mary, your doily is just as stunning to see now as it was when you first posted it in early 2005! :c9 :clap :applause :flower:nworthy
I've had this pattern book for some time, and have been itching to make something from it. What has held me back, though, is getting the materials. I checked a fabric store, and I couldn't find a complete color way for a single project; one or more colors were always missing or too few. Also, it seemed that each thread spool was going to be around $2, 3 spools per color, usually at least 5 colors per project - :eek (can you tell I'm the one who usually sticks to the mill ends bin when buying yarn? :lol).

I noticed that Yammy had made one of these and emailed her to ask advice on finding materials less expensively. She replied that she usually just bought regular sewing thread at about $.99, from dollar stores, or to look in Wal-Mart or similar stores. Also, she suggested that if you do the shading between say a sage green to an ecru or a pink to white you can just do two threads and then mix your threads 3 Pink, 2 Pink 1 White, 1 Pink 2 White and then 3 White and they turn out real pretty. (condensed from our pm dialog, with her permission to post this info, thanks, Yammy!)

Still on my search to find pretty thread at a reasonable cost, I looked on Jo-Ann.com yesterday and they have a Madeira rayon embroidery thread sampler of 18 colors (40wt, 200 yd/spool) on sale for $20, apparently full price is around $50. I was thinking of getting three of those, since the colors were very pretty and grouped in color families. So, since each sampler contained multiple color families, I could make quite a few different projects. However, I didn't see any Madeira white, except as a polyester (can you mix rayon and polyester in a doily project?)

I was wondering if the experts who have done these (or the designer, our very own Ferosa!) have any advice on materials - source, cost, type of fiber? I'm seeing rayon, polyester, cotton, and mixtures of those. I'd appreciate any help y'all would care to give. :ty

[ferosah]

Hi Patricia,
I wouldn't advise mixing the rayon with polyester threads. Rayon thread has a high gloss unlike the polyester thread. You will see a definite difference in your finished work. What you can do is look for another brand of white rayon thread.
Another good idea is buying a large spool of thread and get extra empty bobbins and wind off two bobbins from the same spool so you have three strands to work with from one spool of thread. This will work for smaller rounds of a large doily, as you continue to work on larger rounds of your pattern you may need the three spools.
I always reccommend buying the three spools of each colour because you can get more than one doily just by reversing the colours. eg:
If you're using lets say the colour purple family and you start off with the darkest shade and end with white. Your next doily you can start with white and end with the darkest shade. I would also suggest marking the three spools of all colours 1, 2 and 3. So when you start your next doily you just work each spool in reverse also 3, 2, then 1. I hope this little tidbit of information proves to be helpful. If you have any more questions don't hestitate to let me know.
Hugs
Ferosa

[loveLee]

Thats qwesome...greatjob....Sewing thread!!!:eek

[busy]

Wow I cannot imagine working with sewing thread, but it does give it a nice look. Almost tie dyed. Good for you.

[shella85222]

That is very beautiful. I was looking at the sewing thread the other day. There is bigger selection on colors for doilies. I was wondering about trying that but didnt know if you would use two or three strands. I love the colors in yours.

[pplcrochets]

Hi Patricia,
I wouldn't advise mixing the rayon with polyester threads. Rayon thread has a high gloss unlike the polyester thread. You will see a definite difference in your finished work. What you can do is look for another brand of white rayon thread. Ferosa, thank you for steering me away from that problem; I'd have felt awful if all my effort to make one of these beauties was wasted due to inexperience in choosing materials! :eek :tythat said, what do you think about using rayon for a painted doily? Is it too glossy? Or hard to control (i.e. slippery) while crocheting? Another idea a C'villager suggested to me was to use single strands of embroidery floss. I've got lots on hand, and of course it comes in lots of colors, but I wondered about the length floss comes in (8yds, I think?) and how difficult it might be to have to join every 8 yds. also, what about the diameter of floss vs sewing thread? Is there a big difference? :think
Another good idea is buying a large spool of thread and get extra empty bobbins and wind off two bobbins from the same spool so you have three strands to work with from one spool of thread. This will work for smaller rounds of a large doily, as you continue to work on larger rounds of your pattern you may need the three spools.This sounds sensible (I found the allthreads (http://www.allthreads.com/) site, and their usual spool size is 1100 yds of 40wt thread) I'd buy one spool for a color (about 5.39 per spool for rayon, slightly less for poly), and definitely have to wind off to separate bobbins/balls to have three threads to work with simultaneously. When you "wind off" are you talking about using a sewing machine, or could I use a regular yarn winder and create center pull skeins of thread? Was wondering if the thread would be too skinny to work well with the yarn winder...but it would be a hassle to lay hands on a sewing machine; possible, but a hassle. Not to mention having to buy the bobbins. :scrachin
I always reccommend buying the three spools of each colour because you can get more than one doily just by reversing the colours. eg:
If you're using lets say the colour purple family and you start off with the darkest shade and end with white. Your next doily you can start with white and end with the darkest shade. I would also suggest marking the three spools of all colours 1, 2 and 3. So when you start your next doily you just work each spool in reverse also 3, 2, then 1. I hope this little tidbit of information proves to be helpful. Never thought of that, but it makes great sense. I guess designers have to think outside the box, hmm? :flowerIf you have any more questions don't hestitate to let me know.
Hugs
Ferosa I really, really appreciate your help on this, Ferosa! :hug :manyheart

[amdm]

This is really impressive! I am making one with 3 strands of sewing thread held together, and just cannot imagine doing it with just one.

[ferosah]

Hi Patricia,
I am happy to hear that my advice was helpful. I have made painted doilies and other crochet projects with rayon embroidery thread and the results are fantastic. The blending of colours are better than polyester. The only negative is the finished work is a bit more tricky to block as the thread tends to shrink and get a bit stiff when washed and starched, but with a bit of careful handling you can pull it back in shape with your hands, once dried and a light ironing it will get smooth and slinky to the touch. I made a painted scarf with rayon thread and the feel of the finished piece is fantastic.
Granted embroidery floss has a wide range of colours to work with and maybe some people may have the patience to sit and seperate those strands but girlfriend not me, too much work, not to mention the countless joining on your work.
I usually stick the empty bobbin on a pencil and wind the thread with my hands, it doesn't take long to fill the bobbin.
On several occasion I hear people say that the cost for supplies to make a painted doily is way above their budget and this has caused me to come up with ideas to make the cost more feasible to those wanting to try the technique. Thank you for your questions, I love sharing whatever knowledge I acquire along the way whilst designing with everyone.
Hugs
Ferosa

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful!:hug

[pplcrochets]

Hi Patricia,
I am happy to hear that my advice was helpful. I have made painted doilies and other crochet projects with rayon embroidery thread and the results are fantastic. The blending of colours are better than polyester. The only negative is the finished work is a bit more tricky to block as the thread tends to shrink and get a bit stiff when washed and starched, but with a bit of careful handling you can pull it back in shape with your hands, once dried and a light ironing it will get smooth and slinky to the touch. I made a painted scarf with rayon thread and the feel of the finished piece is fantastic.
Hi, Ferosa, thank you so much for your advice. I think I understand:
1. rayon, better color change and ultimate texture than poly, but blocking is more difficult (fair warning: guess what questions I'll be asking when I get one done? :DGranted embroidery floss has a wide range of colours to work with and maybe some people may have the patience to sit and seperate those strands but girlfriend not me, too much work, not to mention the countless joining on your work. 2. embroidery floss: possible, but separating strands and splicing would be a negative. Also, I wonder about just how much cheaper than thread it would be. Yes, you can usually find skeins below .20 per, but that's still only 48 yds; still looks like around $2.75-$4 to match 3 separate 330yd spools. Savings would vary by the color, considering not all project colors require equal amounts), plus all that separating and splicing.... Hmm. Perhaps useful for an initial project to see if you like the technique; then invest in the more expensive, less labor-intensive spools from then on. On the other hand, having to separate and splice the floss might make your initial project something you'd never want to do again.... :whew:eek

I guess it depends on how much cost is truly a barrier to trying it out. Even using floss, I'd guess it would take at least $9.00 in materials (guestimate based on 5-color design, $3.5 for most-used color, then 2.5, then 1.5, then .8, and .40, taxed). Comparing that to rayon embroidery thread from allthreads (not a recommendation, just used for practical comparison), where I'd buy 5 spools (1110 yds per spool, one spool per project color, 5x5.39=26.95, free shipping) that would probably be enough to make two projects.
I usually stick the empty bobbin on a pencil and wind the thread with my hands, it doesn't take long to fill the bobbin. I forgot to ask; are we talking about the bobbins that look like little fat ladders, or the short, round cylinders people use in sewing machines?
On several occasion I hear people say that the cost for supplies to make a painted doily is way above their budget and this has caused me to come up with ideas to make the cost more feasible to those wanting to try the technique. Thank you for your questions, I love sharing whatever knowledge I acquire along the way whilst designing with everyone.
Hugs
FerosaFerosa, thank you! not only for your help, but in coming up with the really cool and challenging patterns to try out! :nworthy :flower

[Junebugsmom]

:nworthy

[jscase]

I'm in awe! That is just amazing! I will try that someday ... it is just beautiful.

[Koalagirl9394]

I love it!!! I could never make something like that

[mizduck]

That is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. :tup

[nana]

Here is a doily I crocheted using sewing thread. It was a challange but alot of fun also. I thought it had turned out well and evidently so did my daughter who took it home to display in her house. Guess thats the best compliment any ways. I got the pattern from Annies Attic. Hope you all like it.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/dennymare/multicoloreddoily.jpg
love it. never new you could crochet with sewing thread. verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry beatuifl

[esmerelda]

wow! incredibly awesome!

[missamorphosis]

That is really pretty! Regular sewing thread must have taken awhile.

[Gram]

That is beautiful. I made one ONCE using teal and white. It turned out really nice but I gave it anyway before I took a picture of it. You are right, it is a challenge to work with 3 spools of three!

Love the colors!

[needlesandpinza]

:think :eek :yay WoW!
hmm maybe if I am courageous I can use up my (sewing) thread stash.
I have tons of crochet thread to but thats totally different.
WOW crochet thread does not bother me in the last but SEWING thread WOWSERS.
:cheer

[needlesandpinza]

I don't go to annies attic so I had no cluw what I was looking for there.
is this the one?
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/detail.html?prod_id=19131

if so then I am going to order it

[thegothicl]

Thanks for sharing. I have this book but haven't tried making anything yet!!1:hook

[Nutsaboutcrochet13]

Oh My GOSH!!!! :faint wow that's amazing! I Love the blending of the colors!!!

[Pandy]

That is absolutely awesome! I would love to learn how to do something like this!

[yarnwoman2004]

So divine and breathtaking!!!!! :manyheart

Carol
(WV Mountaineer)

A.S.A.P.
Always Say A Prayer

[Katy]

Very very pretty. I started one from the same book, and so wish I'd picked the rainbow one you did. I picked Popcorn Pineapple, and it had driven be up many walls. I work a while then put it up. I fine holding the three threads and working is very hard. And, I don't like the colors I picked. So, it is being very hard to finish. I'm on row 45 of 54 rows. If, I mean WHEN, I get it done I will post it here. In the meantime, I'm inspired by yours, It is really very very pretty. Congratulations!!!

[Riohnna]

very pretty!

[amberslipstitch]

That is absolutely gorgeous!!!:clap great job!!:hook

[Bejae_60]

Wow, now that takes guts. Its so so gorgeous... I'm a beginner with doilies so jealous....

[crochetgirl2]

Gorgeous! I too have that book & been wanting to make one but dog gone it just haven't gotten the time yet.

Smiles, Louise

[funkyreporter]

So beautiful!

[yellowrose]

Beautiful doily you are very talented.

[Rubyglare]

You made it from sewing thread??! What size hook did you use, I only have down to size 13:eek ; you must have sat directly in front of a bright window-go rest your eyes! Wow, & in really pretty rainbow colors!:hook

[vonnie]

Wow, that is really pretty. What size hook did you use? Was it just one strand of sewing thread? I am makeing a doily now with size 80 and I think it is tough....Very pretty!!

[ferosah]

Hi Vonnie and Rubyglare,
The rainbow painted doily was made with three strands of sewing threads throughout the design and a size 10 steel crochet hook. Three strands of sewing thread is (approx.) equivalent to size 30 thread.
Ferosa

[habetlerm]

Beautiful - I've been a little afraid to try color thread. You've made me think twice.

Very psychodelic.

[Maggitee]

Goodness! Spectacular!!!!!! Thank you for sharing...:)

Maggitee

[MrsCrochetPants]

I couldn't imagine using sewing thread/size 30 crochet thread for that matter, I'm just now getting to size 20 - BEAUTIFUL DOILY!!!

[ferosah]

I couldn't imagine using sewing thread/size 30 crochet thread for that matter, I'm just now getting to size 20 - BEAUTIFUL DOILY!!!


Hi Pamela,
I found that there isn't much difference when working with size 20 or 30 thread. They both feel the same when I'm working with either size, unlike the big difference you get when switching from size 10 to size 20 thread.
Hugs
Ferosa

[slicer]

Beautiful!

[crochetluvknot]

that is so pretty

[jap]

WOW! that turned out FABULOUS! Your daughter has a REAL HEIRLOOM, and it was made with love by You! GREAT JOB!

[thebratfink]

That has got to be one of the prettiest doilies I've ever seen! <img>

I'm awed. Your daughter is blessed to own it.

[THEMOMMIE]

I love it, It is beautiful. I might have to get that book. That is just stunning, the colors are great......themommie

[BetsyBoo]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! Beautiful

[judypudy]

:cheer:eek wow i don't know how i missed this post last year. that is absolutely gorgeous!!! i gringe at the thought of size 20 thread.sewing thread!!!:eek what a brave & talented person you are.


judy

[SJ2B]

Just seen this too ! WOW ! How long did it take to make this, it must have taken months. Just stunning and awe inspiring.

[ginamaria73]

Gorgeous!!

[Eneida]

Breathtaking!! Beautiful colors!! Crocheted with sewing thread? OMG I have never seeing one before!! :no You did a superb job!!:clap Thank you for sharing!!:manyheart

[TheLadyWind]

wow! I am not surprised that your dd took it. it is breathtaking!

[luvredsox]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[Jaded Moon]

Wow! Absolutely Stunning! Wow!

[Knitwit47]

WOW! that is gorgeous...I also have the book painted doily, makes me want to try one as soon as I get caught up with my wip
Mary

[pinkroses]

Oh goodness is that pretty, I bet it took a long time too. Very prettty and good work. :yes

[pineapplequeen]

:manyheart Wow!!!

Betty

[crochetrae]

Love it! Beautiful work.

[dragonjewell]

WOW!!!!!!!:cheer

[alibra]

Beautiful, it is a work of art, sewing thread..that is amazing!!

[jneuman88]

Wow! That is gorgeous ... love how the colors sort of blend into each other ... did you use a variegated thread? How big is it ... it looks quite big ... I can only imagine how big it would be if you used crochet thread LOL!

[DEMET]

:clapThis is one gorgeous doily. I have been trying to open this picture, it never showed up to now. It is so beautiful

Demet

[CyM]

wow!

[Cotton Candee]

Totally breathtaking... :nworthy:nworthy:nworthy:nworthy

You have my vote for http://bp2.blogger.com/__yGTIJaEAGA/R1pEqsPUJFI/AAAAAAAAA8s/yBckNejh2Uw/s1600/a%2Btrophy.gif

[angelsmith52]

that is absolutely breathtaking!!!

[Gracie Rose]

Absolutely Lovely! WoW!

[mysweetie75]

Wow. Really really wow.

[Jsully03]

oh my! I love it! How long did it take? Your daughter scored with this one, if I were her I would have nabbed it too hehe :D

[dkswife]

Absolutely stunning! I am in awe.:c9

[Darsa]

You doily people constantly blow me away, and this is the latest! Wow, the color gradiation is just soooo gorgeoush, I absolutely LOVE this!