I've been pleasantly surprised at the response to my little spool pin doilies, and I've been asked to share my pattern. So, what are spool pin doilies? They're little doilies that go on the spool pin of your sewing machine. They take the place of the little felt rings you can buy. I read that the felt rings are meant to keep the spools from scratching your machine as they spin. They're also supposed to help keep the spool from continuing to spin when you stop the machine. Spool pin doilies are not only cute, they're functional! The pattern is very simple. For these I used size 10 crochet cotton and a size 10 hook. I normally use a size 7 hook with #10 cotton, but the size 10 hook was right next to me, and it worked! I use the magic ring method to start; chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 19 double crochet into magic ring, close ring leaving a hole big enough to fit over your spool pin, slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Round 2: chain 4, double crochet chain 1 into each double crochet going around, slip stitch into top of 3rd chain of beginning chain 4. Round 3: slip stitch into first chain 1 space, chain 6, double crochet into same chain 1 space, double crochet in next chain 1 space, double crochet chain 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, continue this pattern around and slip stitch in 3rd chain of beginning chain 6. Round 4: slip stitch in chain 3 space, chain 3, 6 double crochet in same chain 3 space, single crochet in middle double crochet from previous round, 7 double crochet in next chain 3 space, continue this pattern around, slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3, cut and pull through thread to finish. Hide ends. There you go! Some day I'll take the time to figure out a tatted version!
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
I just sat down and worked up this pattern. I in no way intend to infringe on any copyright. If you have this pattern copyright, please let me know and I will remove this post. Your pattern must be word for word like mine and date posted must be clear. Flower Wheel ©Ångelictoo July 30, 2008 You will first need to make a magic ring. I think this is the nest way to start a circle and you can find it here: Magic Ring I used an H hook and kitchen cotton. You can used any size yarn and hook to make any size you like. Gauge is not important. OPEN FLOWER Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc and throughout pattern) dc 23 into center of ring. Draw up snug but not over tight as you can adjust to your desire. sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 2: sl st between the ch 3 from rnd 1 and the first dc. ch 5, dc in space between dc and ch 3 from rnd 1. ch 1 *skip 3 dc and dc in space between thrd skipped dc and next dc, ch 2 and dc in same space, ch 1*, repeat* to * 6 more times for a total of 8 V's . sl st in the 3rd chain of beg ch 5. Rnd 3: sl st into space of 1st V of rnd 2. ch 3, dc in same space, ch 2, 2 dc in same space. ch 1 *2 dc in next V space, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1*, repeat * to * 6 more times. sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 4: sl st into next dc, sl st into ch 2 sp from rnd 3. ch 3, 6 dc in same sp, sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 3, * 7 dc in next ch 2 sp, sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 3*, repeat * to * 6 more times, sl st into 3 ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off and weave in ends. MORE CLOSED UP FLOWER: differences only from Open flower: Rnd 3: between each set of *2dc ch 2 2 dc* sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 2 Rnd 4: sc between 7 dc is into sc of rnd 3 Note: Differences are intended to be subtle, but are evident. *wink* Picture 1 is open and picture 2 is closed.
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The JCS 2015 Ornament Preview issue arrived, and I was immediately drawn to "Peace" by Cathy Haberman of Hands On Design. It was shown in the chalkboard style that she has popularized lately, but my eyes just can't take stitching on black. I hoped that doing it on a blue fabric would work out and I do like the result. The photos are a bit blurry... rainy days and I kept missing my opportunities when the sun came out. I think it makes a cute holiday card with the rick-rack trim and a couple of sequins. The sequins are actually to hide my mistake in cutting the window... necessity and the mother of invention you know. I'm still on my quest to find the best way to finish the 6" ruler sleeve. I stitched another of Vavi's 'long' alphabets, "ABC Romantique" on Edingburgh dirty linen. This time I did not do a full lining, but used iron-on interfacing to back the stitching. The border fabric is doubled. I folded in a seam allowance on each side, then folded up from the bottom and used a blanket stitch to sew the side seams. Blanket stitch is really hard to do nicely so that the back looks as good as the front. I never seemed to get the hang of piercing the fabric at an exact 90 degree angle. Now I understand why quilters don't usually go for the 'stab' method that x-stitchers use. I also tried another one with just plain fabric and a quilt type binding. I added a crochet motif for interest. Not sure I like that one either. I think I may be giving up on this type of project. Sandy of San-Man Originals discovered a vintage item that crocheters use to make, something called a spool pin doily. These are used on old sewing machines as a decorative replacement for a circular felt pad that sits under the top spool of thread for stabilization purposes I guess. Here's a photo of one that is currently on sale on Etsy . Sandy was planning to make one for her old Singer treadle machine, but it looked like something quick and fun to do so I made three and sent them to her. Such cute little things. They are each about 2.5" in diameter. The first came from a flower pattern at this link: Kimberly's Coaster Patterns I used crochet cotton doubled (I had a ball of thread that came that way already) and a size 6 steel hook. That made the hole about the right size. It's 2.5" in diameter. This was an old motif from my stash. I think the pattern was from the "Harmony Guide to Crochet". The final one is the Dahlia Circle from the book "25 Floral Blocks to Crochet":
Charming little decorative Fall Pumpkin to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
The JCS 2015 Ornament Preview issue arrived, and I was immediately drawn to "Peace" by Cathy Haberman of Hands On Design. It was shown in the chalkboard style that she has popularized lately, but my eyes just can't take stitching on black. I hoped that doing it on a blue fabric would work out and I do like the result. The photos are a bit blurry... rainy days and I kept missing my opportunities when the sun came out. I think it makes a cute holiday card with the rick-rack trim and a couple of sequins. The sequins are actually to hide my mistake in cutting the window... necessity and the mother of invention you know. I'm still on my quest to find the best way to finish the 6" ruler sleeve. I stitched another of Vavi's 'long' alphabets, "ABC Romantique" on Edingburgh dirty linen. This time I did not do a full lining, but used iron-on interfacing to back the stitching. The border fabric is doubled. I folded in a seam allowance on each side, then folded up from the bottom and used a blanket stitch to sew the side seams. Blanket stitch is really hard to do nicely so that the back looks as good as the front. I never seemed to get the hang of piercing the fabric at an exact 90 degree angle. Now I understand why quilters don't usually go for the 'stab' method that x-stitchers use. I also tried another one with just plain fabric and a quilt type binding. I added a crochet motif for interest. Not sure I like that one either. I think I may be giving up on this type of project. Sandy of San-Man Originals discovered a vintage item that crocheters use to make, something called a spool pin doily. These are used on old sewing machines as a decorative replacement for a circular felt pad that sits under the top spool of thread for stabilization purposes I guess. Here's a photo of one that is currently on sale on Etsy . Sandy was planning to make one for her old Singer treadle machine, but it looked like something quick and fun to do so I made three and sent them to her. Such cute little things. They are each about 2.5" in diameter. The first came from a flower pattern at this link: Kimberly's Coaster Patterns I used crochet cotton doubled (I had a ball of thread that came that way already) and a size 6 steel hook. That made the hole about the right size. It's 2.5" in diameter. This was an old motif from my stash. I think the pattern was from the "Harmony Guide to Crochet". The final one is the Dahlia Circle from the book "25 Floral Blocks to Crochet":
It's snowing here and I know some of you are tired of snow but here we will take the moisture any way we can get it. Plus it just gives me...
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
It's snowing here and I know some of you are tired of snow but here we will take the moisture any way we can get it. Plus it just gives me a reas…
It's snowing here and I know some of you are tired of snow but here we will take the moisture any way we can get it. Plus it just gives me...
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I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good j...
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good j...
Six-Pointed Crocheted Spool Doily for Vintage Sewing Machines The Singer Treadle Machine, made in 1924 I have always wanted one of the 'old' sewing machines; the beautiful wood cabinets always appealed to me. My grandmother has one, and I watched my mom claim it as hers once my grandmother was ready to pass it on. (My mom found a sheet of paper, wrote her name on it, and stuffed it inside the cabinet.) Knowing I would not be getting my grandmother's machine, I have always looked for an old machine for myself. Still had the owner's manual and a few of the feet My late Mother-in-Law, Antonia Lourdes Chavez, 83, of Santa Rita, New Mexico, had talked about giving me her Mother's treadle sewing machine. She had told me how much work was needed to make it look nice. Since I was more worried about her health then, I didn't press much for what needed fixing, when the last time she used it was, if she used it at all... I had no idea when I would get the machine, but I was excited. As time passed, I really do wish I could have gotten more history from her, but her health never improved. Well, my Brother-in-Law has been cleaning his house and finally happened upon the machine Mom wanted to give me. He said, "I've got it loaded, I'm coming over on Wednesday!" Oh! The ANTICIPATION!!! I couldn't stand it! I joined some vintage sewing machine facebook groups, I did research on how to use the machines, I showed the grainy photo to my friends, "Lookit! Look at it!" I was excited! My friend was talking about what she had to do to fix her machine, and she had always mentioned that she wanted a spool thread doily. What!?!? I had never heard of them! I know some machines use felt, and the 'old' ones used red felt, but a Doily? Well, now I had to have one. And why not? I needed to pass the time until my machine arrived!!! I found a pattern online for a flower doily, but it had eight rounded petals, which didn't fit my style... I tested her pattern and made a second one using a six-pointed petal, hexagonal style. Hopefully, I can share my love with others... sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet ( ) # times - repeat what is in the parentheses. Use size 5 crochet thread, hook size: Boye U.S. 5 Start with a Magic Loop - many tutorials can be found online, important that it is adjustable. Row 1 Row 1: 12 sc in magic loop, cinch loop, 1 sl st in first sc. Row 2 Row 2: ch 6, (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 3) 5 times, 1 sl st in third ch from beginning of Row 2. Row 3 Row 3: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 ch 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 3 ch loop, 1 sl st in last sl st from Row 2. Weave ends Row 4: behind Row 3, ch 5, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 2, ch 5) 5 times, Row 5: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 5 ch loop, 1 sl st in back of sl st from Row 4. Row 6: behind row 5, ch 6, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 4, ch 6) 5 times. Row 7: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 6 ch loop. Sl st in back first ch of Row 6 to fasten off. Weave thread tails - tighten the center magic loop just enough to fit over the spool peg before weaving thread tails. Now.. to get my machine working...
Because I was a couple of weeks tardy returning a Siggy recently, I am also sending a little giftie. A hand crocheted Red Spool Pin Doily is on its way to Julia in Spain. Hope she likes it. Spool Pin Doily. Red for a FW machine Crocheted Spool Pin Doily: about 1.5 inches across Pink SPDoily on my Janome6500 Thank you for popping in to visit. Until next time. . . I will be re-organizing my pattern files and finishing up a DJ block. What are YOU up to?? Quilty Hugs,
Six-Pointed Crocheted Spool Doily for Vintage Sewing Machines The Singer Treadle Machine, made in 1924 I have always wanted one of the 'old' sewing machines; the beautiful wood cabinets always appealed to me. My grandmother has one, and I watched my mom claim it as hers once my grandmother was ready to pass it on. (My mom found a sheet of paper, wrote her name on it, and stuffed it inside the cabinet.) Knowing I would not be getting my grandmother's machine, I have always looked for an old machine for myself. Still had the owner's manual and a few of the feet My late Mother-in-Law, Antonia Lourdes Chavez, 83, of Santa Rita, New Mexico, had talked about giving me her Mother's treadle sewing machine. She had told me how much work was needed to make it look nice. Since I was more worried about her health then, I didn't press much for what needed fixing, when the last time she used it was, if she used it at all... I had no idea when I would get the machine, but I was excited. As time passed, I really do wish I could have gotten more history from her, but her health never improved. Well, my Brother-in-Law has been cleaning his house and finally happened upon the machine Mom wanted to give me. He said, "I've got it loaded, I'm coming over on Wednesday!" Oh! The ANTICIPATION!!! I couldn't stand it! I joined some vintage sewing machine facebook groups, I did research on how to use the machines, I showed the grainy photo to my friends, "Lookit! Look at it!" I was excited! My friend was talking about what she had to do to fix her machine, and she had always mentioned that she wanted a spool thread doily. What!?!? I had never heard of them! I know some machines use felt, and the 'old' ones used red felt, but a Doily? Well, now I had to have one. And why not? I needed to pass the time until my machine arrived!!! I found a pattern online for a flower doily, but it had eight rounded petals, which didn't fit my style... I tested her pattern and made a second one using a six-pointed petal, hexagonal style. Hopefully, I can share my love with others... sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet ( ) # times - repeat what is in the parentheses. Use size 5 crochet thread, hook size: Boye U.S. 5 Start with a Magic Loop - many tutorials can be found online, important that it is adjustable. Row 1 Row 1: 12 sc in magic loop, cinch loop, 1 sl st in first sc. Row 2 Row 2: ch 6, (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 3) 5 times, 1 sl st in third ch from beginning of Row 2. Row 3 Row 3: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 ch 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 3 ch loop, 1 sl st in last sl st from Row 2. Weave ends Row 4: behind Row 3, ch 5, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 2, ch 5) 5 times, Row 5: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 5 ch loop, 1 sl st in back of sl st from Row 4. Row 6: behind row 5, ch 6, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 4, ch 6) 5 times. Row 7: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 6 ch loop. Sl st in back first ch of Row 6 to fasten off. Weave thread tails - tighten the center magic loop just enough to fit over the spool peg before weaving thread tails. Now.. to get my machine working...
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Daisy, Daisy give me your answer true! Add a happy symbol of summer to the top of your Singer 221 or 222K machine or any other sewing machine! The Daisy Chain Spool Pin Doily will replace the red felt disc on the spool pin, preventing the thread spool from scratching the finish of the spool pin cover plate. The daisies are just large enough to be noticed, but will not be in the way of your machine's proper operation.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart... just remember FREE SHIPPING in the US! Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine. Charming little decorative Pansy Flowers to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!).
This is my pattern for these adorable May Roses, a sweet little floral decoration for all sorts of prettifying projects. Make them into brooches, attach them to hats, bags, hair slides, cardigans. Assemble a whole bunch of them to prettify...
Published in Crochet a Little Craft Crochet Category Applique / Embellishment Published November 2009 Suggested yarn Olympus Emmy Grande Hook size 2.0 mm Languages Japanese
Edited By: Maggie Weldon Skill Level: Intermediate Sizes: Large(pictured) - About 14 ½ Medium - About 13" diameter Small - About 11" diameter Coaster - About 6½" diameter Materials: Size 20 Crochet Cotton: Off-White - 1500 yds Shaded Reds - 400 yds Shaded Yellows - 400 yds Shaded Pinks - 400 yds Shaded Purples - 400 yds The above quantity is sufficient for all three doilies. Crochet Hook: Steel Number 10 (1.30 mm). One of my favorite flowers is the beautiful, colorful Pansy. Blooming early each spring, this gorgous flower comes in many bright colors and will last through early spring frost. Now you can create your own set of doilies using this pattern and any mix of colors you can imagine! Crochet it using the colors it was originally done in or go crazy and crochet a pansy that defines you. Any way you go about it, you will have a lovely end result!
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
Skull sewing machine spool pin doily. Free standing machine embroidery. Approximately 2.5”x2”. Use on the upright spool pin. Decorate your favorite sewing machine. Looks great on vintage machines. Can be made in almost any color. See my listings with other spool pin doily designs!
Charming little decorative red Strawberry to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
This week I've had a great time creating spool pin doilies for my vintage sewing machines. I belong to the vintage sewing machine group on facebook and shared a few free patterns. These are my first try at writing a pattern so please be kind with any feedback (which I welcome)! Please feel free to use, share and enjoy them, but they remain my own patterns. If you share them anywhere, please give me credit by linking back. *Spool Pin Doily Patterns* Number One I used tatting sized thread and a no# 10 crochet hook for a finished size of 2.75 inches across. Larger thread requires a larger hook and will make a larger doily. With main color, Ch 8, slip stitch in first ch to make ring. All rows are worked in the round. Row 1; ch 3, (counts as first dc),dc, ch 2, ( 2 dc, ch 2) 11 times, sl st in 3rd chain to join row. (24 dc) Row 2; ch 3, 1 dc in same space,(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc (shell made)in next ch 2 space) 11 times, 2 dc in first ch space, ch 1, hdc in beg st to join. Row 3; ch 3, dc, (shell in shell) 11 times, 2 dc in first ch space, ch 1, hdc in beg st to join. (12 shells) Row 4; ch 3,dc, ch 1, (shell in shell, ch 1) 11 times, 2 dc in first ch space, ch 1, hdc in beg st to join. Row 5; ( ch 3, sc in ch 1 space, ch 3, sc in shell) 11 times, ch 3, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in beg st to join. (24 ch 3 spaces) Row 6; ( ch 4, sc in next sp) 23 times, ch 4, join with beg st, fasten off. Row 7; Join with white in the last sp of row 6, ch 1, sc in same sp, ( in next sp 5 dc, ch 3, dc in first of the 3 chains, 5 dc (picot shell made), sc in next sp) 11 times, picot shell in next sp, sl in beg sc to join, fasten off and weave in ends. Number Two I used tatting sized thread and a no# 10 crochet hook. Larger thread requires a larger hook and will make a larger doily. Ch 8, slip stitch in first ch to make ring. All rows are worked in the round. Row 1; ch 3, (counts as first dc), 23 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd chain to join row. (24 dc) Row 2; ch 4, (dc in next st, ch 1) around sl st in 3rd chain from beg of the row to join. Row 3; ch1, sc in first ch 1 space, (ch 3, sc in next ch 1 space) 23 times, ch 1, dc in first sc to join. Row 4 and 5; (ch 3, sc in ch 3 space) 23 times, ch 1, dc in first chain of row to join. Row 6; ch 1, sc in same space, 5 dc in next space, (sc in next space, 5 dc in next space) 11 times, sc in first sl st, ch 1, fasten off and weave in end. Number Three I used tatting sized thread and a no# 10 crochet hook for a finished size of 2 inches across. Larger thread requires a larger hook and will make a larger doily. Ch 8, slip stitch in first ch to make ring. All rows are worked in the round. Row 1; ch 3, (counts as first dc), 19 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd chain to join row. (20 dc) Row 2; ch 3, 2 dc in next st,(1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around sl st in 3rd chain from beg of the row to join. (30 dc) Row 3; ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 3, sc in next st) 29 times, ch 1, dc in first sc to join. (30 ch spaces) Row 4 and 5; (ch 3, sc in ch 3 space) 29 times, ch 1, dc in first chain of row to join. Row 6; ch 1, sc in same space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc (shell made)in next space, sc in next space), 29 times, shell in next sp,sl st in first sc, ch 1, fasten off and weave in ends. You can add another row of shell stitches to make it bigger. Number Four used tatting sized thread and a no# 10 crochet hook for a finished size of 2.75 inches across. Larger thread requires a larger hook and will make a larger doily. Ch 8, slip stitch in first ch to make ring. All rows are worked in the round. Row 1; (ch 5, sc in ring) 11 times, ch 2, dc in ring. (12 ch 5 spaces) Row 2 and 3; (ch 5, sc in next loop) 11 times, ch 3, dc in beg st to join. Row 4; ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 5, sc in same sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sp (shell made), ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 5, sc in same sp, ch 3) 5 times, 2 dc in beg sp, ch 1, hdc in 3rd ch from beg to join. Row 5; ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, (7 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 5 times, 7 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch3, 2 dc in beg shell, ch 1, hdc in 3rd ch from beg to join. Row 6; ch 3, dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 3, hdc in first ch (picot made) 2 dc) in next sp, skip 3 dc and sc in next dc, {(2 dc, ch 3, hdc in first ch, 2 dc) in next sp, ( 3 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in in first ch, 3 dc) in shell, (2 dc, ch 3, hdc in first ch, 2 dc) in next sp, skip 3 dc and sc in next dc} 5 times, (2 dc, ch 3, hdc in first ch, 2 dc) in next sp, 3 dc in beg sp, ch 3, 2 dc in first ch, sl st in 3rd ch from beg to join, ch 1 and fasten off, weave in ends. For the Boxing Day sew in on Twitter (#BDSI), I'm offering a giveaway! The winner will receive 2 doilies in the colors of your choice. Tweet using the hashtag #spoolpindoily and the winner will be chosen on Friday, December 27, 2013. Good luck and happy sewing! *UPDATE* Congratulations to @ltdermdvm! She is the winner of 2 handmade doilies. Thank you to all who entered!!
Published in Spool Cotton Company No. 147, Doilies, Luncheon Sets, Table Runners The Complete Book of Crochet (1946) Craft Crochet Category Decorative → Doily Published January 1940 Suggested yarn J&P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen Clark's O.N.T. Lustersheen Cotton Yarn weight Thread ? Hook size 1.65 mm Sizes available Doily measures about 11½ inches in diameter. Crochet terminology US Languages English
Six-Pointed Crocheted Spool Doily for Vintage Sewing Machines The Singer Treadle Machine, made in 1924 I have always wanted one of the 'old' sewing machines; the beautiful wood cabinets always appealed to me. My grandmother has one, and I watched my mom claim it as hers once my grandmother was ready to pass it on. (My mom found a sheet of paper, wrote her name on it, and stuffed it inside the cabinet.) Knowing I would not be getting my grandmother's machine, I have always looked for an old machine for myself. Still had the owner's manual and a few of the feet My late Mother-in-Law, Antonia Lourdes Chavez, 83, of Santa Rita, New Mexico, had talked about giving me her Mother's treadle sewing machine. She had told me how much work was needed to make it look nice. Since I was more worried about her health then, I didn't press much for what needed fixing, when the last time she used it was, if she used it at all... I had no idea when I would get the machine, but I was excited. As time passed, I really do wish I could have gotten more history from her, but her health never improved. Well, my Brother-in-Law has been cleaning his house and finally happened upon the machine Mom wanted to give me. He said, "I've got it loaded, I'm coming over on Wednesday!" Oh! The ANTICIPATION!!! I couldn't stand it! I joined some vintage sewing machine facebook groups, I did research on how to use the machines, I showed the grainy photo to my friends, "Lookit! Look at it!" I was excited! My friend was talking about what she had to do to fix her machine, and she had always mentioned that she wanted a spool thread doily. What!?!? I had never heard of them! I know some machines use felt, and the 'old' ones used red felt, but a Doily? Well, now I had to have one. And why not? I needed to pass the time until my machine arrived!!! I found a pattern online for a flower doily, but it had eight rounded petals, which didn't fit my style... I tested her pattern and made a second one using a six-pointed petal, hexagonal style. Hopefully, I can share my love with others... sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet ( ) # times - repeat what is in the parentheses. Use size 5 crochet thread, hook size: Boye U.S. 5 Start with a Magic Loop - many tutorials can be found online, important that it is adjustable. Row 1 Row 1: 12 sc in magic loop, cinch loop, 1 sl st in first sc. Row 2 Row 2: ch 6, (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 3) 5 times, 1 sl st in third ch from beginning of Row 2. Row 3 Row 3: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 ch 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 3 ch loop, 1 sl st in last sl st from Row 2. Weave ends Row 4: behind Row 3, ch 5, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 2, ch 5) 5 times, Row 5: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 5 ch loop, 1 sl st in back of sl st from Row 4. Row 6: behind row 5, ch 6, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 4, ch 6) 5 times. Row 7: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 6 ch loop. Sl st in back first ch of Row 6 to fasten off. Weave thread tails - tighten the center magic loop just enough to fit over the spool peg before weaving thread tails. Now.. to get my machine working...
