Long before I ever thought of becoming a blogger I found a project on Pinterest that I just loved, in fact it was one of my very first pins. The project was a table runner made of vintage doilies by Under the Sycamore. I thought it was so cute. It is full of vintage charm but with a unique modern twist. I instantly knew I wanted to make one. So I set out to find some vintage doilies. A couple of weeks later I scored a whole box of them at a yardsale for $5. I was so excited! And that was where my project came to a screeching halt. For whatever reason I completely forgot about the whole thing, until now!
I finally go the kick in the pants I needed this month with our Monthly IDY Challenge Group. This months these was Pinterest Inspired Projects. What a perfect time to get this long over due project done. I’m so glad I did too because I just love the way it all came together!
I started this project by washing all my doilies on the gentle cycle and then ironing them on a low heat setting. This helped get rid of all the must, old smoke, and wrinkles so everything would be nice and fresh when I started to layout my pattern.
The layout was the part that seemed to take the longest, for me anyway. If I was to do it all over again I would lay them all out and walk away. After awhile come back and make any adjustments. It makes it much easier to see all the little tweaks once you have stepped away. If I would have been smart and done that it would have saved me a ton of time. Instead I sewed it all together and then saw all the corrections. It definitely lost some of the charm when you have to take it apart to move a doilies half an inch in either direction.
After arranging and rearranging my doilies several times I was finally able to start putting them together. I attached them to each other using a simple sewing knot with a needle and thread. To ensure a secure connection and no lasting damage I simply used the preexisting hole in the crochet work. This way I can simply cut the string and take them apart if I ever what make a change.
All together the sewing/knotting process took me about an hour and a half to complete including my original placement mishap. In the end I think the subtle changes made a big difference in how the project turned out.
Now that you’ve checked out my Vintage Doily Table Runner are you ready to check out all the other awesome Pinterest Inspire Projects?
DIY Tie-Dyed Rope Wreath – Refresh Living
DIY Beachy Accents – Oh The Fun
DIY Vintage Doily Table Runner – Pocketful of Posies
DIY Striped Growth Chart – Meadow Lake Road
Hot Wheels Parking Garage – Little Bits of Home
DIY Sunburst Mirror – Addison Meadows Lane
I hope you enjoyed this months challenge as much as I did! It was a long time coming for me to complete this project, but I think it was worth the wait!
Do you ever collect everything you need for projects and then forget about them? It happens to me all too often, but it is something I am working on. I would love to hear about your forgotten and rediscovered projects below!
If you loved the look of my vintage doily table runner then here are a few items that have the same look and feel!
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Aahh, I love it! The graphic pattern of the doilies really does give it a modern vibe. I have a pile of doilies from my grandmother, this could be the perfect way to use and love them!
That would be amazing Kimm! A great way to use a sweet family item in your house! Thank you!
What a great job Cat…and love your story! I think we can all relate to being inspired by a project on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing your adorable doily table runner.
Thank you Vicki and Jennifer!
It looks awesome!!!
Thank you Samantha!
This turned out great! Nice job, Cat!
Thank you Leslie!
I love you combined all of the patterns together! Very fun!
Thank you Ruthie!
I need to get some more dolies or make my own and make a table runner. Love this. Found you over at Marvelous Monday Link Party
Thank you Marlys!! It was a long time coming but I really love the way it turned out!
How cute! This is so lovely– looks great in your dining room!
Thank you Daisy!
What a clever idea!
I love, love this!! I have a soft spot for vintage doilies, and you just made them look amazing!!
I saw this pin on pinterest as well. So glad that you made it. Such a great use of a vintage item. 🙂
This is so cute! I love it; the different designs and textures are my favorite part!
Thank you Sydney! It’s really fun and brightens up the table!
How lovely! All of the different designs work so well together. Thanks for sharing this on Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Thank you so much!
Very NICE! I love that you picked the doilies up at a yard sale too. I love a good yard sale project.
Thank you Sasha! Yard sales are the best!!
I love this runner, my mom gave me tons old vintage doilies! You got me inspired to make one!
Thanks
Maria
Thank you Maria! I’m sure it will turn out beautifully!
What a great idea!! I always have a bunch just sitting in the drawer, and even though they don’t match, they would be PERFECT as one of these! Love it!
What a great idea!! I always have a bunch just sitting in the drawer, and even though they don’t match, they would be PERFECT as one of these! Love it!
Thanks Jamie! Don’t worry about them matching! Life is beautiful in its differences! Thank you for stopping by!
Cat
I always love doilies! Your doily table runner is perfect! Thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you Veronica!
Cat this is so beautiful! I can’t believe you found the whole box for $5 that is crazy! Love love love this – it will be one of my features on Monday’s Something to Talk About Link Party 🙂 Hugs, Coco
Aww, Thank you so much coco!! I really Appreciate that!
Beautiful idea! I love how unique it is, I’ve never seen a doily runner. Gorgeous!
Thank you April!
My sister was given a bag of doilies. We all took some and tried different things with them. My niece did something like this. It looks so pretty. I’ve got a bunch of crocheted pot holders. The thread ones that probably aren’t practical for pot holders. They are pretty uniform in size. Hummm
Those sound beautiful Valorie! If they are practical as pot holders this might be a great option for them! Good luck!