close-up of a vintage cream doily on a surface - Olga B. Shalaeva/Shutterstock Crocheted and lace doilies, while not always used today for their original purposes, can be quite beautiful, boasting ...

A doily crocheted by the author’s grandmother, Adella Kanagy, atop a quilt made by her great-grandmother, Alice Yoder (photo by Ruth Kanagy, courtesy Elena Kanagy-Loux) On April 1, the Fabric Workshop ...

The humble doily may bring about thoughts of tea parties and trips to your grandmother’s house, where the crochet circles likely topped every available surface. A staple since the Victorian era, the ...

The delicate and intricate doilies you come across at the thrift store can find new life in your home — and not just underneath a plate. There are lots of creative ways to repurpose vintage doilies ...

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are in your grandmother’s house. Look around the living room, especially at the furniture. Chances are that you would see crocheted doilies on tables, ...