Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Gothic Joy

I was cleaning up my studio yesterday, and was stacking some doilies in a plastic box for storage (someday I really am going to frame them- maybe after Christmas.) I placed "Gothic Lace" in the box, then added "Tidings of Joy." I was surprised how the colors of the Christmas doily seemed to "pop" (I think that is a technical term, lol!) when placed on top of the black doily. Anyway, I really liked how they looked together so I took both doilies out, arranged them a little more carefully and took a few pictures. They are almost the same size, the Gothic Lace being just a little bit larger. They seemed to fit together nicely. Looking at them started me thinking: wouldn't it be cool do do some layered doilies, with a more traditional doily for the background and one of the Lovely Ladies Doilies on top of it?
"Tidings of Joy" meets "Gothic Lace" - maybe this can be the crocheter's version of "The Nightmare Before Christmas."Since the Lovely Ladies are kind of made in layers anyway, it wouldn't take that much more to add a separate doily background to one.
I like it; what do you think?
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22 comments:

  1. BeckyTue Dec 15, 03:59:00 PM CST

    I think it looks fantastic! I may have to try that out when I have more time after Christmas! Thanks for sharing your accidental find.

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  2. AnnTue Dec 15, 04:04:00 PM CST

    Thank you Becky! I am thinking I might add an optional background doily as the free gift pattern I always give with each purchase.

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  3. DelaneyTue Dec 15, 04:28:00 PM CST

    Your stuff is so fantastic! I can crochet and like to make doilies but can never press them out right :(

    Don't make many because of that.

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  4. AnnTue Dec 15, 05:06:00 PM CST

    Thank you, Delaney. I had thought about doing some tutorials on the blog, and possibly doing one showing how to block doilies (at least how I block them.) Do you think that might help?
    Cute picture, by the way!

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  5. SidneyTue Dec 15, 05:44:00 PM CST

    ann, linda muito linda, abraços

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  6. MollyTue Dec 15, 06:45:00 PM CST

    That is just beautiful !! If you don't mind I might like to try to give that a go after Christmas. But I'm not so sure I can, but I'm going to try. Take care, Molly

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  7. MollyTue Dec 15, 06:58:00 PM CST

    I'm sorry but I forgot to ask if you found enough testers for your Sedona Wrap pattern? If not, I am still very interested in doing it. Molly

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  8. glorTue Dec 15, 07:46:00 PM CST

    Oh my goodness ... what a most wonderful accident! Beautiful, as is all your work.

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  9. AnnTue Dec 15, 08:36:00 PM CST

    Thank you Molly! Let me know how it turns out if you try it. I did find two talented ladies to test the Sedona Wrap, and the pattern will be available soon. Thanks for offering though!

    I think it was a lucky accident for me, Glor. I can't wait to experiment with some different doilies as backgrounds.

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  10. Unique2wh0Tue Dec 15, 09:27:00 PM CST

    I think it is fabulousooooo :-) I would love it if you wrote something up on the blocking and if you ever find a good way to frame also....please!!! That would be so helpful for me for sure.

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  11. AnnTue Dec 15, 09:36:00 PM CST

    I have done some reseach on the best way to frame doilies, and I am going to do a post on it, I promise, Unique2who. I just don't want to steer anyone wrong!
    And I will do one on blocking, too.
    I am glad you like the combination of the doilies!

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  12. jonamcTue Dec 15, 10:12:00 PM CST

    I love it Ann. It adds a nice dimension to the piece, especially this one as a stand alone doily on table or something. Anyway, I am almost done Tidings doily and may try Gothic if I have time before Xmas as the doilies are for my Ma. Lovely work as always. J

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  13. DandiCreationsWed Dec 16, 03:45:00 AM CST

    I love it. Of course, I love it without it too but it does add something special to it. You amaze me. Even by accident you create a work of art.

    Diana

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  14. Rosa AntunesWed Dec 16, 07:49:00 AM CST

    Que trabalhos lindos .
    Estou encantada!
    Parabéns
    Feliz Natal
    Beijo

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  15. AnnWed Dec 16, 08:04:00 AM CST

    The Gothic Lace is a lot quicker to make, Jona, since it is just one color and one piece. I hope you Ma likes the Tidings of Joy. Merry Christmas!

    Thank you Diana. I think it is great that an accident can have a happy outcome once in a while!

    Thank you Rosa! Merry Christmas to you, to!

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  16. Ana LuisaThu Dec 17, 09:26:00 AM CST

    the black doily as a baclground really does bring out the colours in the Christmas one on top.
    (I actually had a similar idea for that one, just not black.:) )

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  17. AnnThu Dec 17, 11:48:00 AM CST

    I think you could really change the look of a doily by changing the background color, Ana Luisa. I think I am going to do a little experimenting with some of my doilies.

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  18. crochethuahuaFri Dec 18, 10:52:00 AM CST

    Wow! It really stands out!

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  19. Melissa H.Sat Dec 19, 06:24:00 PM CST

    That is gorgeous! It's amazing how "mistakes" can sometimes give us great ideas. Saving my $$ for your Lovely Ladies patterns!!

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  20. AnnSun Dec 20, 07:58:00 AM CST

    I seem to be drawn to bright colors lately, Crochethuahua, so I really like how it gives them an extra boost!

    Thank you so much, Melissa!

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  21. AnonymousTue Dec 22, 04:43:00 AM CST

    Interesting idea. I really like it. Meery Christmas :)

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  22. AnnTue Dec 22, 08:29:00 AM CST

    Thank you Anisa. Merry Christmas!

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