Create beautiful heirloom-style pieces for your home with Doilies & Other Delights in Crochet!

Written by Dana Laughlin and published in 1984 by Plaid Enterprises, this out-of-print collection features charming small crochet projects with a delicate, vintage look. Using fine cotton threads (such as Knit-Cro-Sheen and #20 cotton), the book includes clear instructions for doilies, pillows, runners, suncatchers, baskets, coasters, and framed pieces.

Highlights include:

• Heart Stitched Pillows (Closed Heart and Open Heart filet designs)
• Rosy Ribbon Runner with woven satin ribbon and fringe
• Hearts & Flowers Doily made from joined filet squares
• Wheels of Lace and Grandiflora framed doilies
• Captured Star (hoop or pillow front)
• Saucy Scallops and Frilly Flower doilies
• Spiderweb, Gossamer Star, Prism Pretty, and other lovely suncatchers and wall rings
• Lacy Ruffles candle holder basket and Lace Medallion Coasters

The book also includes helpful sections on filet crochet, blocking, molding baskets with Mod Podge, framing doilies, and finishing techniques. A wonderful vintage resource for crocheters who love fine thread work and creating elegant home accents with that timeless heirloom feel.