Doilies may appear delicate and lacy, but Oakland, Calif.-based artist Lisa Solomon sees the patterned, ornamental mats as having a subversive side. “I’ve utilized doilies in the past to represent ...

We can hardly resist the feminine and delicate look of a handmade doily. The intricate pattern and ruffled edges can almost instantly bring back a touch of nostalgia, but they can be difficult to ...

If you're looking for some new home decor and enjoy making things yourself, there's a fun and easy project which can be added to the list of creative ways to repurpose your old vintage doilies around ...

I love working antique items into my home decor — specifically antique linens and lace. Recently I turned a box of inherited linen napkins into patchwork curtains, but I still have stacks of vintage ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever visited a thrift or craft store, you may have passed on crocheted doilies, thinking you have enough trivets and other pot ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Time, moving house, and life in general have ways of breaking apart sets of things. A whole tea set becomes a couple of teacups and a saucer ...

DEAR HELOISE: My mother used to make a starch with sugar. Do you know how to make this? -- Betty Miller, Via E-mail Yes, I do have a recipe for a "sugar starch" that is often used for stiffening ...