Martha Stewart made Easter baskets this week using crocheted doilies soaked in fabric stiffener. You can find the instructions at: www.marthastewart.com:80/article/doily-basket?xsc=stf_MSLO-ARTICLE
I'm fortunate enough to own a beautiful handcrafted doily, but there is NO WAY I am using it to make a basket!!!!
My doily was a wonderful gift from a friend and I treasure it! Sharon made it for me! I don't know if you have ever seen these up close but if you have, and have ever taken the time to really look at how fragile they appear, I am sure you can appreciate the time and love that must go in to them! In the photographs above you can see the one Sharon gave to me. Isn't it gorgeous?
Is it out on show? No - because I have a three year old who would probably use it to wipe his nose on (sigh) if my pillow wasn't available (sigh) but I think I may back it with black cardstock and have it framed instead.
