DIY Doily Runner

My inspiration from Pinterest.

I absolutely loved this doily runner when I saw it.  Doilies are one of those little useless, dated items that are pretty but conjure up images of dusty displays of fussy arrangements.  I love this modern, "granny chic" design, because it allows the beauty of a collection of doilies and their intricate details to show up.  They look like a bunch of snowflakes or pinwheels!

I got these doilies from my mom, and that makes it all the more special because she made many of them.  I have limited sewing skills, so let me assure you that it is a very easy project and took me only a few hours.

First, lay out the doilies in order then stack them.  Stitch them together where ever they overlap and every once in a while, lay it out and take a look to make sure it is becoming what you want.

I love it!

Thrifted: From Dress to Apron

At the beginning of this month I did a post entitled "Thrifted."  I said I would share something special that I had found at the Goodwill.... this wonderful tunic/dress!

Although it is pretty, I knew it wouldn't work for me as it was; it didn't fit right, but I couldn't pass it by.  I decided to ask my amazing mom if she could turn it into an apron for me.  She not only made one for me, but had enough to make one for Gwenna as well!

My finished apron!

Little hooks for the back closure.

The pocket was made from a sleeve of the dress.

Thanks to a little imagination and the sewing skills of my mother, a not-quite-right, yet pretty dress is now two aprons that we can use everyday!