Startigerlily Posted January 13, 2011 Love your experimentation! I think each design is complimented by the threads of you've chosen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyallen8090 Posted January 13, 2011 wow, seriously gorgeous! I think i might add to my wish list, one of your doileys!!! wow, how pretty, you do such intricately beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineapplequeen Posted January 14, 2011 Those are just beautiful!!! Love the mixing of threads, great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
segi1974 Posted January 14, 2011 they are beautiful and I love looking at your work. I like the one on the right side bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eneida Posted January 14, 2011 Absolutely beautiful!! especially the one with the flower border!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amdm Posted January 15, 2011 I am addicted to shaded threads, and use them constantly for bags, cases, cosies, etc. and even for some garments. However, when it comes to doilies, I have exactly the same concerns as you. Will the thread drown the pattern, instead of showing it off? So, when I use shaded threads in doilies, I am very careful, I use them only in limited areas of the pattern, where there are no intricate stitches. The rest of the doily I make in one of the colours from the thread. All this is just a preface to saying that I can see how much thought you have put into your choice, and use, of thread, and that I really like the result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrochettingMama Posted January 15, 2011 Beautiful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granny Square Posted January 15, 2011 Lovely! My favorite is the top one You might consider the purple/white for a pansy edge or grape cluster section of a doily...I can vouch that it works for the former at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threadlover Posted January 16, 2011 They are all beautiful. I love using verigated threads becuase they aren't boring. I know what you mean about finding the right pattern for them. Marcia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnywolfgar Posted January 16, 2011 Krakovianka, They are all pretty. I love #1, #2. I love your crocheting work. I also love crocheting with variegated yarns or threads. I love colors! I do agree, some doilies are meant to be a solid color and some you can just go crazy with, then again it depends on the look your after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitchgirl Posted January 16, 2011 Exquisite. What patience you must have. They are all beautiful, but I love the second one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyOldCro Posted January 17, 2011 Stunning work, you always do such great things. I find myself hesitating to buy that variegated thread for the same reasons mentioned in some of the other posts. I love the thread on the spool, but it takes alot of time and patience to find the right pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Needle Arts Posted January 17, 2011 Just beautiful! Could not pick a favorite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kraftynkrazy Posted January 17, 2011 They are GORGEOUS!!! and I agree with everyone else. That pink one with the flower/butterfly border is awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curlysue Posted January 17, 2011 I think they are lovely! I really like the variegated thread, but I have only used it once on some Christmas ornaments. I think your choices are pretty, although I do see the butterflies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i'mhooked Posted January 19, 2011 Very nice indeed! Would love to know the names/books where you found your patterns.These have inspired me to try thread/doilies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krakovianka Posted January 19, 2011 The patterns are from my very extensive collection of thread crochet magazines published here in Poland. They are not available in English, unfortunately, although they can be used by anyone who can read diagrammed patterns. My suggestion is to check out ebay for old Magic Crochet and Decorative Crochet magazines--they have loads of wonderful patterns, also diagrammed, and I believe they were published by the same people who put out the ones I buy (I have found the same patterns in in both, occasionally). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Principal Posted January 19, 2011 What a great eye you have, you know exactly where to use the verigated thread. The combo is beautiful. I expecially like the pink one with the fowers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apak Posted January 20, 2011 The doilies look great! I love varigated thread but I don't use it often for doilies because of the reasons you told about. Your combined doilies are so cheerful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEMET Posted January 21, 2011 They all are looking great! Demet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
