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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 ...

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 ...

Etsy’s 2026 creative marketplace is seeing a convergence of trends, with designers spotlighting tactile and irregular rugs, a cultural revival of doily-inspired details, and continued demand for ...

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 ...

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 ...

A pile of white, circular crochet doilies on a table - Miadzvedzeva Iryna/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nana truly knows best. Now that everyone is swapping ...