Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Join me as I upcycle vintage doilies and pair of linen pants into a fabulous new pair of pants with simple slow stitching.

In the video I mention Mary Walker Textile Artist who I had the joy of meeting at theFleur Woods retreat this year at Green Door Studios. Mary brought along a fabulous dress made with vintage doilies which provided wonderful inspiration for this project. Here’s a link to Mary’s Instagram: instagram.com/marywalkertextiles?igsh=b3N2bmhiNGw2NDRu

The rainbow doily at the centre of this piece was painted by me at the Fleur Woods retreat so it’s wonderful to have some Fleur Woods joy in this piece. I’ve also shared videos where I have shown how you can use Derwent Inktense blocks to colour doilies and laces:

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I hope you enjoy this new project and that it provides some ideas for how you can use vintage linens doilies or embroideries you may have or pieces of clothing that you might want to make more exciting.

Cheers
Christine

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