We can hardly resist the feminine and delicate look of a handmade doily. The intricate pattern and ruffled edges can almost instantly bring back a touch of nostalgia, but they can be difficult to ...

Doilies may appear delicate and lacy, but Oakland, Calif.-based artist Lisa Solomon sees the patterned, ornamental mats as having a subversive side. “I’ve utilized doilies in the past to represent ...

I love working antique items into my home decor — specifically antique linens and lace. Recently I turned a box of inherited linen napkins into patchwork curtains, but I still have stacks of vintage ...

To Dauphine E. Sowell, a doily is like a blank slate, a delicate canvas primed and ready to receive a vibrant palette of paint. The 51-year-old Anniston resident transforms delicate ivory doilies into ...

DEAR HELOISE: My mother used to make a starch with sugar. Do you know how to make this? -- Betty Miller, Via E-mail Yes, I do have a recipe for a "sugar starch" that is often used for stiffening ...