Doily – Filet Crochet
The word doily is believed to have originated from an 18th century merchant, Mr. D’Oyley, who sold small pieces of fabric to keep bowls or cups from marking tables. Whether or not this is true, doilies are considered old-fashioned décor. Doilies can be made a number of ways: knitted, embroidered, made using bobbin lace, needle lace or tatting techniques, or crocheted. This piece was made using a filet crochet technique to create the border, and drawn thread with needle weaving to make the centre square.
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